Some highlights of aircraft passenger behavior research.
A brief review is offered of the field of aircraft passenger safety research. Probelms associated with passenger behavior, e.g. panic, and passenger safety education studies and requirements are discussed. In addition, a comparison is drawn between commerical and corporate aircraft passenger safty requirements and current research and development programs. It is concluded there is a need for increased funding and more emphasis to be placed on education in the areas of aircraft passenger safty research.
D000056:Accident Prevention; D000060:Accidents, Aviation / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000401:Aircraft / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research; D012449:Safety; D014195:Travel; D014481:United States