An automation surprise is an action that is performed by an automation system and is unexpected by the user. A mode error can be a common cause of an automation surprise. Automation surprise can be dangerous when it upsets the situational awareness of a control operator.
See also Human factors Air safety
External links Hourizi, Rachid; Johnson, Peter (2001). "Beyond Mode Error: Supporting Strategic Knowledge Structures to Enhance Cockpit Safety". CiteSeerX 10.1.1.97.1288. {{cite web}}: Cite uses deprecated parameter |citeseerx= (help)CS1 maint: miscellaneous url (link)