Human Factors in Future Vertical Lift,the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Rotorcraft

Abstract

The United States Army is developing and procuring their next generation of rotorcraft, called the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. FVL rotorcraft will fly faster and incorporate new work requirements such as command of unmanned systems and optionally piloted variants. Successful design and implementation of human automation teaming will be paramount to the mission success and safety of FVL systems, presenting both challenges and opportunities for human factors personnel supporting FVL development. The purpose of this panel is to highlight the range of human factors challenges within the FVL program. Panelists are drawn from both government and industry, and represent a diverse set of perspectives including user, researcher, and practitioner. The session will include time for panelists to introduce their work and challenges that they are addressing within the FVL program as well as interact with audience members.

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