Assessing the human factors of a human engineering standard

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hope E. J. Nesteruk
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Engineering

Human Factors Goes to the Polls: The Voting Process as a Man-Machine System

1977 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 545-547
Author(s):  
Tyler Blake
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Systems Analysis ◽  
Voter Behavior ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Machine System ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Points Of Interest ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Critical Aspects ◽  
Human Factors Analysis

With the advent of voting machines and computers, the voting process has evolved into a complex man-machine system. However, to date no comprehensive human factors analysis of the voting process has been conducted. A systems analysis of the voting process yielded four major functions which impact critically on voter behavior and performance: (a) Design of voting instructions (b) Display of crucial voting information (c) Human engineering of voting equipment and procedures (d) Distribution of voting machines and personnel across and within voting districts. Some critical aspects of each area are discussed, and some additional points of interest to human factors specialists interested in researching this area are mentioned.

Quantifying Operator Preference during Human Factors Test and Evaluation

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Michael L. Fineberg
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Test Construction ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Handling Qualities ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Operational Test ◽  
Attitude Scales ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
High Measure

The present paper will describe the construction and pilot testing of a human factors evaluation instrument. The instrument was constructed using psychometric procedures generally applied to development of attitude scales. The goal of the instrument was the quantification of operator preference in helicopter design within four major areas of human factors consideration: handling qualities, comfort/discomfort, human engineering design and safety. Each area had a common scale against which 10 specific parameters were evaluated. The ten items within each area were chosen using system operators' expertise, human factors standards, human factors experimental literature and the experience of the authors. The instrument was validated using a sample of 16 aviators during the conduct of an actual operational test. The results of these validation studies indicated a test-retest reliability of .85 (P < .001) and an inter-rater reliability of .93 (P < .001). Use of the instrument did provide statistically significant differences among aircraft candidates under various operational test conditions as measured within each of the four indices within the instrument. It is concluded that the instrument provides an effective method of quantifying the preference of operational aviators. The scrupulous development process using inputs from experienced aviators, experts in aviation field test design, and experts in test construction has provided a high measure of construct validity to the instrument.

Human Factors Design Criteria for Transilluminated Displays

1977 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Robert J. Hall ◽  
James C. Sanderlin
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Physical Simulation ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Design Criteria ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Data Base Design ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Base Design

This paper reviews recent studies of human factors design criteria for transilluminated displays and the development of a computerized data base and modeling tools to supplement human engineering design criteria for visual displays. The inherent limitations of present military standards for dealing with a wide range of variables in a variety of operational environments and the need to include changes in the state-of-the-art are addressed. Data base design and computer modeling are suggested as an intermediate approach between out of date standards and costly physical simulation.

Human Factors Engineering Simulation Methodology

1986 ◽  
Vol 30 (13) ◽  
pp. 1306-1310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett A. Storey
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Dynamic Simulation ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Simulation Research ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
Simulation Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Techniques ◽  
Intended Use

This report describes a methodology of simulation research which is designed to accomplish requirements of a human factors engineering simulation, plan. This approach, accompanied by detailed test plans and schedules will fulfill the data item DI-H-7052 (Human Engineering Dynamic Simulation Plan) for intended use of dynamic simulation techniques in support of human engineering analysis, design support and test and evaluation. This methodology will cover the need for dynamic simulation, evaluation techniques, procedures and guidelines, and the behavioral, subjective and physiological methods recommended for use in human engineering evaluations.

A Monte Carlo Algorithm for Workplace Optimization and Layout Planning - Wolap

1975 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald F. Rabideau ◽  
Rickie H. Luk
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Monte Carlo Algorithm ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Layout Planning ◽  
Monte Carlo Approach ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Obvious Advantage ◽  
To Come ◽  
Short Time

In this paper, a computer algorithm for the design and optimization of workplace layout is presented. Known as WOLAP ( Workplace Optimization and LAyout Planning), this algorithm attempts to include many, if not all, relevant human factors variables and design-constraining factors, and it utilizes a unified Monte Carlo approach. The results obtained to date with WOLAP appear to be as valid and accurate as those obtained with other promising approaches. One obvious advantage of WOLAP is that many quantitatively optimized solutions can be obtained at the same time. This permits designers to consider and evaluate various mathematically optimal alternatives against any pertinent qualitative criteria, e.g. human engineering principles of arrangement, to come up with the best possible and technically feasible design in a relatively short time. Currently, WOLAP is capable of handling up to thirty instrument-components. Its program and data can easily be handled by most small computers.

Human Factors Guidelines and Methodology in the Design of a User Computer Interface: A Case Study

1986 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 1073-1076
Author(s):  
Robert E. Richards ◽  
Walter E. Gilmore ◽  
Lon N. Haney
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ◽  
The United States ◽  
Project Team ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Presentation Formats ◽  
Regulatory Commission ◽  
Control Application

In this case study, human factors personnel were requested to participate in a project team of programmers and operations specialists to design a cathode ray tube (CRT) display system for a complex process control application. This presentation describes the process and benefits obtained by incorporating human factors guidelines and methods in system design. Standard human engineering guidelines and techniques were utilized by the project team. In addition, previously published documents and research findings sponsored by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) were used. Preliminary tasks involved a review of the draft plant procedures. Then, interviews with operators were conducted to establish the initial information for the displays. These initial requirements were evaluated against existing guidelines and criteria to determine the optimal presentation formats. Detailed steps of the approaches used, design decisions made, and tradeoffs that resulted in the final user acceptable design are discussed.

Improving the Interface between Human Factors Data and Designers: Exemplified in a CASHE Reaction Time Prototyper

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 (15) ◽  
pp. 1092-1094
Author(s):  
L. A. Whitaker ◽  
W. F. Moroney
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Test Bench ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Control Flow ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Development Activity ◽  
Functional Specification ◽  
Decision Points

This paper describes the process involved in the development of a reaction time test bench for the Computer Aided Systems Human Engineering (CASHE) program, which is based on a strategy for converting human factors information into simulation software, using a test bench metaphor. The metaphor takes its strength from the familiarity systems designers have with test benches and breadboarding facilities currently at their disposal. The purpose of this paper is to provide a description of this software development activity, illustrate the procedure we followed, specify the decision points we encountered, and relate our lessons learned. Our goal was to convey functional specification information to the software developers in a parsimonious, unambiguous, structured manner to facilitate the development of both the software and the user interface, while complying with hardware system constraints. Development of the Reaction Time (RT) Test Benches involved the following tasks: collect and digest the Engineering Data Compendium entries; analyze the variables; determine the scope of the relevant variables to be tested; select the test bench phenomena to be demonstrated; and develop each of the deliverables. These deliverables included the variable range tables, initial variable settings, the control flow and storyboard graphics. We believe that this task is typical of the input human factors specialists can provide to designers in a variety of contexts and hence generalizes beyond this specific application.

Anthropometry as a Variable in Human Factors Engineering

1976 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 131-135
Author(s):  
Robert M. White
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Body Dimensions

In the efficient human engineering of man/equipment systems, information on the range of variability in human body size and proportions is of basic importance. Such information is to be found in anthropometric data. The anthropometric data to be utilized, however, should be that on the population for which the equipment is intended. Anthropometric data on four representative body dimensions are presented and discussed to illustrate the range of variability to be found in diverse populations.

Anthropologists as Human Factors Engineers

1960 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-48
Author(s):  
Bernard Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Applied Science ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Human Use ◽  
And Task

Human engineering (also known as human factors) has been defined as, "a branch of applied science aimed at matching machine and task with the abilities of the operator." A more elaborate description of human engineering identifies it as being concerned with ... the adaptation of human tasks and working environment to the sensory, mental, physical and other attributes of people. This adaptation for human use applies to such functions as the designs of equipment, instruments, manmachine systems, and consumer products, and to the development of optimum work methods and work environment.

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