Description

The design of an air traffic controller's working position (CWP) is critical to the safe and efficient operation of a control room. Factors that affect CWP design include the following:

• Controller comfort, including:
  • Seat design;
  • General lighting;
  • Noise;
  • Heating and ventilation:

• Ergonomic arrangement of CWP with respect to:
  • Equipment;
  • Other staff within the control room;
  • Windows (where an outside view is required);

• Equipment design, including:
  • Software philosophy and design;
  • Readability of radar screens;
  • Instrument lighting and readability;
  • Ease of use of controls;
  • Efficiency of communications equipment;

and many other factors.