Trends in Human Factors Research for Military Information Systems

1970 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-186
Author(s):  
Sylvia R. Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Software Design ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Human Factors Research

Military information systems are surveyed in an historical context starting with the SAGE system of the 1950's and projecting to the anticipated supersystems of the 1970's. Human functions in development, operation, and use of these systems are considered from a human factors point of view. This evolutionary overview shows how hardware and software design impact on human performance and how this impact has focused and expanded research in the computer sciences and in the behavioral sciences. The evolving human functions in military information systems are described. These descriptions serve as a basis for defining and researching critical human factors opportunities and problems. Paralleling this analysis is a review of several past, current, and future trends in human factors research for future military information systems.

Me and My VE, Part 5: Applications in Human Factors Research and Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 2051-2055
Author(s):  
Randall Spain ◽  
Benjamin Goldberg ◽  
Jeffrey Hansberger ◽  
Tami Griffith ◽  
Jeremy Flynn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Human Factors Research

Recent advances in technology have made virtual environments, virtual reality, augmented reality, and simulations more affordable and accessible to researchers, companies, and the general public, which has led to many novel use cases and applications. A key objective of human factors research and practice is determining how these technology-rich applications can be designed and applied to improve human performance across a variety of contexts. This session will demonstrate some of the distinct and diverse uses of virtual environments and mixed reality environments in an alternative format. The session will begin with each demonstrator providing a brief overview of their virtual environment (VE) and a description of how it has been used to address a particular problem or research need. Following the description portion of the session, each VE will be set-up at a demonstration station in the room, and session attendees will be encouraged to directly interact with the virtual environment and ask demonstrators questions about their research and inquire about the effectiveness of using VE for research, training, and evaluation purposes. The overall objective of this alternative session is to increase the awareness of how human factors professionals use VE technologies and increase the awareness of the capabilities and limitations of VE in supporting the work of HF professionals.

scholarly journals Human factors challenges for the safe use of artificial intelligence in patient care

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. e100081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Sujan ◽  
Dominic Furniss ◽  
Kath Grundy ◽  
Howard Grundy ◽  
David Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Independent Evaluation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Human Factors Research

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in patient care can offer significant benefits. However, there is a lack of independent evaluation considering AI in use. The paper argues that consideration should be given to how AI will be incorporated into clinical processes and services. Human factors challenges that are likely to arise at this level include cognitive aspects (automation bias and human performance), handover and communication between clinicians and AI systems, situation awareness and the impact on the interaction with patients. Human factors research should accompany the development of AI from the outset.

Collective Meaning in E-Collaborating Groups

2011 ◽  
pp. 87-94
Author(s):  
Paul C. van Fenema ◽  
Peter J. van Baalen
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Evolutionary Perspective ◽  
Organization Studies ◽  
Collective Meaning

The objective of this article is to categorize problems of developing collective meaning in e-collaborating groups, and to develop a theoretical analysis of these cases. We draw on a variety of qualitative studies from the areas of human factors, information systems, and organization studies that all focus on e-collaborating groups having difficulty to develop collective meaning. The article distinguishes problems of collective meaning in terms of expression and reflexivity. Next, an evolutionary perspective is developed that is used for analyzing these two categories. The article concludes with future trends relevant for academics and practitioners working in this area.

scholarly journals Current Challenges and Opportunities for Better Integration of Human Factors Research with Development of Clinical Information Systems

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Saleem ◽  
A. L. Russ ◽  
P. Sanderson ◽  
T. R. Johnson ◽  
J. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Information System ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Clinical Information Systems ◽  
Human Factors Research

Summary Objectives Clinical information system (CIS) developers and implementers have begun to look to other scientific disciplines for new methods, tools, and techniques to help them better understand clinicians and their organizational structures, clinical work environments, capabilities of clinical information and communications technology, and the way these structures and processes interact. The goal of this article is to help CIS researchers, developers, implementers, and evaluators better understand the methods, tools, techniques, and literature of the field of human factors. Methods We developed a framework that explains how six key human factors topics relate to the design, implementation, and evaluation of CISs. Results Using this framework we discuss the following six topics: 1) informatics and patient safety; 2) user interface design and evaluation; 3) workflow and task analysis; 4) clinical decision making and decision support; 5) distributed cognition; and 6) mental workload and situation awareness. Conclusions Integrating the methods, tools, and lessons learned from each of these six areas of human factors research early in CIS design and incorporating them iteratively during development can improve user performance, user satisfaction, and integration into clinical workflow. Ultimately, this approach will improve clinical information systems and healthcare delivery.

Human Aspects of Industrial Machine Actuators: Review and Reappraisal

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 704-708
Author(s):  
Woodrow Barfield ◽  
Gavriel Salvendy ◽  
Sheue-Ling Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Part ◽  
Machine Performance ◽  
Human Aspects ◽  
Actuator Control ◽  
Industrial Machine ◽  
Human Factors Research

This paper deals with those areas of human factors research which relate to industrial machine actuator devices. Power press actuators are emphasized for example purposes, but the material could be generalizable to other industrial machines. The actuator control is shown to be a critical part of the industrial man-machine system. If the designed actuator device does not adequately match human performance capabilities with machine performance capabilities for the system in use, then safety problems can ensue including injury, liability for injury, or damage to equipment. The introduction of new technology to the design of actuator devices is delineated and recommendations for future research are discussed.

Development of a Human Factors Research Laboratory for Off-Road Vehicle Operator Workstation Design

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 896-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Duncan ◽  
E. L. Wegscheid
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Research Laboratory ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Computer Control ◽  
Road Vehicle ◽  
Motion Simulator ◽  
Vehicle Motion ◽  
Simulator Motion ◽  
Human Factors Research

A new human factors research laboratory has been developed to provide reliable human-performance data for the design of improved off-road vehicle operator workstations. The principal research tool within this laboratory is a vehicle operations simulator. The simulator consists of a hydraulically driven platform upon which a vehicle operator's enclosure or workstation can be mounted. Under computer control, the simulator is capable of motion with six degrees-of-freedom. With this capability, the simulator's motion can be programmed to reproduce operator workstation vibration experienced in operational field environments. Both field recorded data and mathematical simulations of existing and proposed vehicles can be used to command the simulator motion. In addition to simulating vehicle motion, the simulator is capable of producing realistic control and monitoring tasks for the operator, as well as operator enclosure environmental conditions. This paper describes the research objectives for which the simulator was built, the specifications used in the design of the vehicle motion simulator system, the hardware selected in implementing that design, and the computer control used to simulate both field and artificial “ride” histories.

Human Factors Research at the OECD Halden Reactor Project into the 21st Century

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (22) ◽  
pp. 803-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Conny O. Holmstroem ◽  
Mark Green
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Control Room ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Operating Personnel ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Human Factors Research

The OECD Halden Reactor Project is a joint undertaking of national nuclear organisations from 20 countries, who together sponsor a research programme under the auspices of the OECD - Nuclear Energy Agency. One of the Projects important research areas addresses human factors in control room design and operation. The simulator-based Halden Man-Machine Laboratory (HAMMLAB) has, since its establishment in 1983, been the main facility for conducting research in this area. It's objective is to provide knowledge for improving today's control rooms, through the introduction and evaluation of computer-based solutions for effective and safe control of the plant, across all process conditions. The laboratory facility will be introduced and the recent major upgrades, involving moving from one nuclear simulator to three full-scale simulators, plus an oil production platform simulator described. The aim of the human factors research programme itself is to provide knowledge about the capabilities and limitations of the human operators within a control room environment. Understanding the impact of new technology on operating personnel is crucial in decision-making concerning safety and efficiency for nuclear power plants. The Halden Project's new three year research programme in this area includes many aspects of human performance. The main elements of this programme will be briefly described in order to provide an overview of the breadth of the research topics currently of interest to the Projects 100 participating nuclear organisations.

scholarly journals Pragmatic science? Reflections on the academic - industry interactions in a European aviation research programme

2019 ◽  
Vol 304 ◽  
pp. 06003
Author(s):  
Jim Nixon ◽  
Colin Pilbeam ◽  
Barry Kirwan
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Recent Model ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Research Paradigms ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Human Factors Research

In this article we explore the types of science produced and disseminated in human factors research in the cognitive domain. We reflect on the methods and techniques used in the European, Horizon 2020 ‘Future Sky Safety’ Project: Human Performance Envelope (P6). This project has adopted multiple research paradigms, successfully engaging academia and research organizations throughout its four-year duration. We discuss the challenges of conducting practically focused work that can also be brought to publication in peer-reviewed journals. Finally, we frame our research contributions within this project using a recent model of practitioner engagement.

Human Factors Research Recommendations for the Development of Design Guidelines for Advanced Traveler Information Systems

1993 ◽  
Vol 37 (16) ◽  
pp. 1067-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Dingus ◽  
Melissa C. Hulse
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Advanced Traveler Information Systems ◽  
Traveler Information ◽  
Traveler Information Systems ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Human Factors Research

This paper describes the outcome of a comprehensive literature review specifically conducted to assess research relevant to the design of advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) for automotive and commercial vehicle use. The goal of the literature review was to identify existing human factors guidelines applicable to the design of ATIS and gaps in the research precluding the development of comprehensive human factors guidelines for ATIS applications. A summary of ATIS research findings and research gaps is presented. Through presentation of both research findings and research gaps, it is hoped that interest will be sparked and focus will be provided for researchers in this growing application of human factors. Given the criticality of ATIS applications (both in terms of driver safety and public acceptance) and the visibility that will be provided to the human factors community from participation in ATIS design, human factors research leading to comprehensive and usable guidelines is extremely important.

Human Factors in Control Room Operations in Mineral Processing

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xilin Li ◽  
Malcolm S. Powell ◽  
Tim Horberry
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Mineral Processing ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Control Room ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Operator Control ◽  
Human Factors Research

This study applied human factors research approaches to the complex and dynamic environment of mineral processing plants. In this domain, little formal human factors research has previously been undertaken, despite that human performance limitations are frequently noted as a bottleneck to effective production. This article presents a broad, operator-centered investigation on the current status of control room operations and explores the underlying barriers in the operators’ work environment. A total of 20 operators working at two types of Australian mineral processing plants were involved. Multiple data collection methods, including in situ observations and interviews, surveys, and reviews of documentation, were used. The findings revealed that operator control was essentially in a reactive mode, with operators often lacking the will or ability to engage in process optimization. A simplified work domain analysis was used to highlight the essential elements involved in operator control and to explore the gaps between the observed reactive behavior and the required proactive control employed by operators. Also, this study uncovered deficiencies in the current information and organizational environments constraining operator control ability. These deficiencies included poorly designed human-machine interface and alarms, insufficient operator training, and inappropriate task allocations. Further research for enhancing operator capacity is recommended and highlighted.

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