Human Factor Analysis on the Effect of Pilot’s Interpretation of Airborne Radar Warning Information

Objective—This paper summarizes and sorts out existing deficiencies of the human–computer interaction interface design of the current mainstream aircraft airborne radar warning system, and further puts forward the principle of optimization design, in order to shorten pilot’s reaction time in “dangerous target identification” and “dangerous target locking and disposal.” Methods—The methods of literature analysis, questionnaire survey and expert interview were used to complete the human factor analysis. A total of 40 pilots were recruited to participate in this study, and each pilot completed one-on-one interview according to the established outline, then finished a questionnaire survey. The interview lasted for 60 min. Results—This study completed the analysis of the existing deficiencies of the current mainstream aircraft airborne radar warning system, putting the emphasis on the human–computer interface design. On this basis, this study further puts forward the design principles from four aspects. Conclusions—The designers need to give priority to the problems that the information presentation mode takes up too much cognitive resource of the pilots, which may cause pilots to miss information, or fail to obtain information in time, and fail to operate effectively.