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39 38 This article illustrates the complex human-machine interaction in latest generation aircraft. It focuses on On-board Oxygen Generation Systems (OBOGS), which are used to render breathable the thin air at high altitudes. In earlier times the main system of oxygen storage on board of aircrafts consisted of tanks containing pressurized oxygen. Nowadays, instead, OBOGS do no longer require reservoirs, but purify local air by removing nitrogen in excess and concentrating the levels of oxygen. Unfortunately, these systems have been subject to criticism as they are suspected to be a risk factor for some Physiological Events occurred during flight. Weather forecast first of all! …even before the routine check at the fuel gauge. There is no pilot, either military or civilian, who begins his/her mission without being aware of the meteorological outlook. The personnel of the Operational Center for Meteorology (COMET) of Pratica di Mare, a department of the Air Force Meteorological Service, work around the clock to monitor and study the weather condition in order to provide prompt information to airmen. The article gives an insight on this complex but essential activity. A leader must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. This issue is about an example of a perfect application of the “just culture” principle during the investigation of a traffic conflict hazardous event. The analysis reported therein, shows that the investigation was conducted with the sole purpose of identifying the causes of the hazardous event, so that corrective actions could be taken. If well rooted, widespread and applied, the application of this culture will lead to important achievements for flight safety. Communication is paramount in Crew Resource Management. This poster shows that a message can be easily misinterpreted, which is one of the most common human errors, potentially leading to unexpected events. John C. Maxwell Rivista n° 328/2018 La Redazione Anna Emilia Falcone
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This article illustrates the complex human-machine interaction in latest generation aircraft. It focuses on On-board Oxygen Generation Systems (OBOGS), which are used to render breathable the thin air at high altitudes.
In earlier times the main system of oxygen storage on board of aircrafts consisted of tanks containing pressurized oxygen. Nowadays, instead, OBOGS do no longer require reservoirs, but purify local air by removing nitrogen in excess and concentrating the levels of oxygen.
Unfortunately, these systems have been subject to criticism as they are suspected to be a risk factor for some Physiological Events occurred during flight.
Weather forecast first of all! …even before the routine check at the fuel gauge. There is no pilot, either military or civilian, who begins his/her mission without being aware of the meteorological outlook.
The personnel of the Operational Center for Meteorology (COMET) of Pratica di Mare, a department of the Air Force Meteorological Service, work around the clock to monitor and study the weather condition in order to provide prompt information to airmen.
The article gives an insight on this complex but essential activity.
A leader must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.
This issue is about an example of a perfect application of the “just culture” principle during the investigation of a traffic conflict hazardous event.
The analysis reported therein, shows that the investigation was conducted with the sole purpose of identifying the causes of the hazardous event, so that corrective actions could be taken. If well rooted, widespread and applied, the application of this culture will lead to important achievements for flight safety.
Communication is paramount in Crew Resource Management. This poster shows that a message can be easily misinterpreted, which is one of the most common human errors, potentially leading to unexpected events.
John C. Maxwell
Rivista n° 328/2018
La RedazioneAnna Emilia Falcone
