Improving Operational Readiness of Airport Emergency Response Crews: Utilization of Gaming Theory in Decision Making Simulations

<p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential effects of simulation gaming technique on the decision-making skills of airport emergency response technicians. Through the use of descriptive research methods this study has examined the benefits of using simulation training to enhance operational readiness. A specialized questionnaire was developed using a Likert scale format to attain the opinion of 20 airport directors--or their representatives. Findings did support the research hypothesis that the introduction of simulation training (Table Top) exercises would increase the operational readiness of airport emergency response crews. Statistical analysis of survey responses found that no significant difference occurred between answers provided by large airport staff and those provided by small airports.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Aeronautical Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - Open Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Graduate Studies

Year

1995

Author dc:creator

• Vines, William E., Jr.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Henry R. Lehrer
• Franklin D. Richey
• Shannon Trebbe

• gaming theory
• operational readiness
• airport
• emergency
• decision making
• Aviation
• Aviation Safety and Security

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/220

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.erau.edu:db-theses-1296