Human Factors Engineering Technology Integration into the Naval Ship Acquisition Process: Designing for Operability

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
Thomas B. Malone ◽  
David Eike ◽  
Cliff Baker ◽  
Phillip J. Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Ship Design ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Acquisition Process ◽  
Preliminary Model ◽  
Naval Ship ◽  
Navy Personnel ◽  
Subordinate Role

Traditionally, Naval ship design programs have placed Human Factors Engineering (HFE) in a subordinate role to ship manning, a process primarily concerned with determining the ship's complement. As a result, HFE inputs to ship design documentation are often scattered, uncoordinated and lacking in fundamental standardization. The Naval Sea Systems Command has recently initiated an effort to correct these problems through a program designed to integrate HFE technologies into the ship planning and acquisition process. One of the primary objectives of this project is the development of an HFE Design Guide to assist Navy personnel in applying HFE technologies early in the design phase of the ship acquisition process. The paper describes the current status and philosophy of this program, and evaluates an attempt to apply a preliminary model of the Guide to Naval recovery systems presently in the development stages: the Mark-14 Arresting Gear System and the Beartrap Recovery Assist, Secure and Traverse System.

Human Factors Engineering Planning Aid

1987 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-352
Author(s):  
Stephen C. Merriman
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Planning Time ◽  
Acquisition Process ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
System Acquisition ◽  
The Military ◽  
Made In

This paper describes the application of affordable program management software to the task of planning human factors programs conducted in support of complex system developments. A model of the military system acquisition process was developed and a model human factors engineering program was overlayed upon it. Interdependencies were created between the models so that changes made in the acquisition schedule would cause the human factors program to be automatically tailored. This approach has potential to reduce planning time and increase the quality of human factors plans.

Human Factors Engineering Technology Integration into the Naval Ship Acquisition Process

1977 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 528-531
Author(s):  
Thomas B. Malone ◽  
Phillip J. Andrews ◽  
Warren Lewis ◽  
James McGuinness
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Training Design ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Acquisition Process ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Surface Ship ◽  
Machine Systems

A Navy surface ship represents one of the most complex man-machine systems in existence today. Performance capabilities of personnel required in the propulsion systems, weapon systems, command-control systems, operations systems, supply systems and auxiliary systems should demand that human factors engineering (HFE) receive primary consideration in the design of ships. And yet there is no formal HFE program for ship acquisition. HFE responsibilities are not integrated with each other or with ship systems engineering efforts. There is little or no standardization of HFE methods and data beyond that provided in the design work study approach. Finally, HFE has no formal status within the ship acquisition process. The Navy Sea Systems Command recently moved to correct these problems in implementation of HFE for ships. A ship HFE technology program has been established which has as its primary objectives the integration of available applicable HFE techniques, methods, principles and data into the ship acquisition process. The effort to integrate HFE technology into the ship acquisition process began with a definition of the process itself, with emphasis on the specific events and milestones within the process. The next step entailed identification of HFE requirements appropriate for each event. HFE requirements were described in terms of activities to be completed and products to be provided to the ship design effort. HFE requirements were developed for five major functional areas: manning and training, design for operability, design for maintainability, design for habitability, and test and evaluation. After identification of HFE requirements in each of these areas, determinations were made of the degree to which available HFE technologies were appropriate to satisfy the requirements. HFE technologies consisted of HFE principles, data, methods and techniques which have been reported in the HFE literature. These technology assessments represented the best estimates of the research team concerning the applicability of available technologies for specific HFE requirements.

Conducting A Human Factors Engineering 3D Computer Modelling Ship Design Review

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Dalpiaz ◽  
◽  
Martin Emmrich ◽  
Darren McQuillan ◽  
Gerry Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Computer Modelling ◽  
Ship Design ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Design Review

Human Factors for Naval Systems: Enhanced Hardman

1988 ◽  
Vol 32 (16) ◽  
pp. 1100-1103
Author(s):  
Thomas B. Malone ◽  
Clifford C. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Life Support ◽  
System Development ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Weapon System ◽  
Acquisition Process ◽  
System Acquisition ◽  
Support Engineering ◽  
And Training ◽  
The U.S

The U.S. Navy is developing methods for integrating the disciplines concerned with personnel considerations into the weapon system acquisition process. This integration essentially involves human factors engineering, manpower, personnel and training, and life support engineering. Since the Navy already has the HARDMAN methodology in place to ensure that manpower, personnel and training concerns are addressed early in system development, the process of integration of personnel issues will involve expanding the HARDMAN methods and data to include human factors engineering and life support engineering, resulting in the Enhanced HARDMAN process. This paper describes the objectives of Enhanced HARDMAN.

HUMAN FACTORS IN SHIP DESIGN AND OPERATION: A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF THE THEORETICAL CONSTRUCT

2021 ◽  
Vol 158 (A2) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Rumawas ◽  
B E Asbjørnslett
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Ship Design ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Preliminary Survey ◽  
Theoretical Construct ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Norwegian Sea ◽  
Engine Room ◽  
Preliminary Model ◽  
Principal Factors

This technical note presents an analysis of the underlying factors of human factors in ship design based on questionnaires distributed on two offshore supply vessels operating in the Norwegian Sea. The concept of human factors in ship design is still evolving. The purpose of this paper is to present a preliminary model of the human factors construct by using a factor analysis method. The results confirm the existence of controllability, workability and habitability as the principal factors of human factors in ship design. Three other factors that emerged are cargo facilities, reliability, automation and maintainability (RAM) and interfacing complexity. Bridging variables found between these factors include elements such as safety, manoeuvring, engine room and bridge design. A preliminary model of how the components or parts relate to human factors in ship design and operation is developed. The model also indicates the parties who are responsible for the various aspects of ship design from a human factors perspective.

Design of Multi-Function Fashion Chair Based on Human Factors Engineering

2016 ◽  
Vol 851 ◽  
pp. 884-887
Author(s):  
Xing Yu Li ◽  
Li Li Liu
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Economic Reform ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Engineering ◽  
Engineering Research ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Starting Point

Based on the current status of the development of the chair on the market, taking human engineering research as the starting point of design, existing defects and problems of existing chairs as a starting point, so as to design a multifunctional fashion chair. It not only has the function of chairs, but also increases the function of modern subsidiary, make it better and more convenient to be used by modern people. So which not only improves the comfort of the chair and more humane. Chinese Economic Reform, china's national economy has been developing fast, people's living standard has been gradually improved. Now people are longing for a better life, this is also evident in the choice of daily furniture and requirements. In this paper, the existing problems in the use of chairs are investigated and analyzed. We redesign chairs with the concept of practicability and functionality, research the structure of the chair to expand the function of chairs. When it is placed in the home or office, it will has lots of application and is easy to be used.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE OF THE NAVSEA HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING PROGRAM IN SHIP DESIGN

1983 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
NORMAN I. STEIN ◽  
RUSSELL A. BENEL ◽  
THOMAS B. MALONE
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Ship Design ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Engineering Program

Human Factors Engineering impact on System Workload and Manning Levels

1986 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 763-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas B. Malone ◽  
Mark Kirkpatrick ◽  
Walter H. Kopp
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Processing Load ◽  
Aircraft Carrier ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Operational Management ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Typical Scenario ◽  
Task Sequences

A major thrust of the Army's MANPRINT methodology is to develop techniques to assess workloads and to reduce system manning. This paper reports on a research project conducted with the intent of quantifying the impact that application of human factors engineering technology has on the workload and manning levels of large, complex systems. The aircraft operational management system of a modern CV aircraft carrier was used as a test bed. A typical scenario was developed which included task sequences for each of 35 shipboard operators during a launch/recovery cycle involving 25 aircraft. Workloads were measured for operations as currently performed aboard aircraft carriers and compared to the same conditions except for the addition of automated status boards, which were intended to reduce the information processing load on the operators. The result of introducing the automated status board technology was the reduction of manning levels, time to perform operational sequences, and the number of overloaded operators.

ARL Human Factors Engineering Technology: Overview of 6.2 Efforts for Dr. Lemnios, DDRE

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Kerick ◽  
Michael LaFiandra ◽  
Donald Headley ◽  
John Lockett ◽  
Susan Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Engineering Technology
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