Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-31-2023
Abstract
Weather is a major influencing factor in determining if a pilot can safely fly on any given day. Unfavorable weather conditions can cause accidents and lead to potential injuries or death. In this paper, we use focus groups to gather perspectives of General Aviation (GA) pilots and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) operators on weather communication products and their influence on weather-related decision-making. GA pilots have used products to make informed decisions for a while, but UAS operators are relatively new to their adoption and may have different methods of usage. Understanding how both groups perceive weather communication and prediction will help us improve future weather products. Novel weather communication products with enhanced features may increase the comfort and confidence levels of all airspace stakeholders by helping them make more informed decisions. We use a qualitative approach to solicit specific needs and provide potential improvements to weather products.
Repository Citation
Hernandez, S.,
& Fala, N.
(2023). Defining Needs for Enhanced Weather Products for Uas and Ga Stakeeholders: A Qualitative Study. 22nd International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, 84.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/isap_2023/59
