The Effectiveness of Audible Alarm Types and Presentation Rates on Pilot Performance in Beyond Visual Range Combat Scenarios

This study examines the impact of audible alarm types and presentation rates on pilot performance in beyond visual range combat scenarios. Three types of alarms and presentation rates were investigated for their effectiveness in completing an absolute recognition task with accuracy. Additionally, the study explores the physiological and psychological load on participants using the NASA-TLX questionnaire. The results indicate that higher alarm presentation rates and voice alarms improve operational performance, and voice alarms outperformed other alarm types significantly. These findings have practical implications for designing more effective and efficient alarm systems in safety-critical domains, particularly for pilots.