Man-Machine Analysis of Translation & Work Tasks of Skylab Films

1979 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
W.W. Hosler ◽  
J.G. Boelter ◽  
J.R. Morrow ◽  
J.T. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Time Line ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Film Analyzer ◽  
Machine Analysis ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Line Analysis

An objective approach to determine the concurrent validity of computer-graphic models is real time film analysis. This technique was illustrated through the procedures and results obtained in an evaluation of translation of Skylab mission astronauts. The quantitative analysis was facilitated by the use of an electronic film analyzer, minicomputer, and specifically supportive software. The uses of this technique for human factors research are: 1) validation of theoretical operator models; 2) biokinetic analysis; 3) objective data evaluation; 4) dynamic anthropometry; 5) empirical time-line analysis; and 6) consideration of human variability. Computer assisted techniques for interface design and evaluation have the potential for improving the capability for human factors engineering.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 478-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Moroney ◽  
Brian M. Anderson ◽  
Jennifer I. Soest
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Job Description ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics

During the period from November 1995 through October 1996, the Placement Service of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society distributed announcements describing 195 positions available for human factors engineers and ergonomics professionals. This paper describes placement opportunities for HFE and ergonomics professionals in industry, government/military and consulting positions (N=162), while an overview of all advertised positions, and a description of academic (N=8) and internship positions (N=25) is provided in Part I (Moroney, Proulx & Parker, 1997). The attributes of the position descriptions examined include: degree requirements, major field of study, industrial sector, areas of expertise, required work experience, salary, geographic location, job description and skills required. Fifty-seven percent of the positions describe the masters degree as the minimum requirement, with 18% of the opportunities in the consulting sector. The area of expertise most frequently requested (69%) was HCI, with test and evaluation (specifically usability testing) being specified for 44% of the positions. The most frequently cited (35%) primary area of responsibility was interface design.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals: Part I: Industry, Government/Military and Consulting Positions

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 436-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Moroney ◽  
Catherine M. Adams
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Primary Responsibility ◽  
Position Type

During the period from November 1994 through October 1995, the Placement Service of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society distributed announcements describing 159 positions available for human factors engineers and ergonomics professionals. These announcements were divided into two groups according to employment sector and position type. This paper describes industry, government and consulting positions (N=129), while its sequel describes academic and internship positions (N=30). The features of the position descriptions examined include: degree requirements, major field of study, areas of expertise, required work experience, salary, geographic location, job description and skills required. The masters degree was specified as the minimum requirement for most positions. The most frequently specified fields of study were human factors, psychology and engineering. The most frequently cited area of expertise was human computer interaction, while the most frequently cited primary responsibility was interface design.

Advanced Human Factors Engineering Tool Technologies

1987 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 345-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Permenter ◽  
Stephen A. Fleger ◽  
Thomas B. Malone
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Computer Applications ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Private Industry ◽  
Workload Prediction ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Computer Assisted Design ◽  
The Government

This paper presents the results of a study to identify the human factors engineering (HFE) technologies or tools presently used, and projected for use, by HFE specialists. Both traditional and advanced tools were candidates for inclusion in the study, although emphasis of the study was placed on advanced computer applications. Human factors practitioners representing the government, academia and private industry were surveyed to identify those tools most frequently used or viewed as most important for conducting HFE related work. If advanced tool capabilities did not meet existing job requirements, the specialists identified the types of tools they would like to see developed to fill the existing technology gaps. To facilitate the inclusion of new technologies as they become available, and to aid in the search and retrieval of a tool's capabilities, information obtained on the tools was entered into a database. The survey resulted in the identification of 88 advanced tools. The results of the study suggest that although a large number of tools presently exist that are capable of supporting human factors specialists in the practice of their profession, the HFE community needs additional tools, especially those configured to run on a desktop microcomputer. Future emphasis in tool development should focus on expert systems, human factors database compendiums, computer-assisted design (CAD) applications, workload prediction tools, and automated task analysis programs.

scholarly journals Human Factors Guidance for Control Room Evaluation

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (22) ◽  
pp. 519-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
John O'Hara ◽  
William Brown ◽  
William Stubler ◽  
James Higgins ◽  
Jerry Wachtel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Design Review ◽  
Human System ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Regulatory Commission

The Human-System Interface Design Review Guideline (NUREG-0700, Revision 1) was developed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to provide human factors guidance as a basis for the review of advanced human-system interface technologies. The guidance consists of three components: design review procedures, human factors engineering guidelines, and a software application to provide design review support called the “Design Review Guideline.” Since it was published in June 1996, Rev. 1 to NUREG-0700 has been used successfully by NRC staff, contractors and nuclear industry organizations, as well as by interested organizations outside the nuclear industry. The NRC has committed to the periodic update and improvement of the guidance to ensure that it remains a state-of-the-art design evaluation tool in the face of emerging and rapidly changing technology. This paper addresses the current research to update of NUREG-0700 based on the substantial work that has taken place since the publication of Revision 1.

scholarly journals The New Point of View

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (02) ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan S. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
New Products ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Stress Studies ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Better Than

This paper emphasizes on various aspects of human factors engineering. Researchers believe that superior design creates demand for new products. According to a human factor engineer, a design succeeds because it improves the user’s experience, defined in this case as time to complete a procedure. Metaphase Design’s new paintbrush for Shur-Line looks cool and uses human factors research to improve control and reduce forearm stress. Studies show that a parent’s voice wakes children better than an alarm during a fire. Hospitals and clinicians will pay a premium so they can work faster and more efficiently. Today, a growing number of designers have embraced human factors techniques, while extending those techniques to include emotion and cognition to shape the experience of the user. There is a need for a powerful user experience along with good looks for a product to be successful. The paper concludes that despite all the emphasis on human factors, personality and product profiling, and collaboration, the thinking behind it remains a very human and very personal vision.

The Role of the Human Factors Engineer in Product Liability Litigation

1972 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
George A. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Expert Testimony ◽  
Product Liability ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Testing Ground ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Insight Into

Experience gained from providing expert testimony in court has uncovered a number of issues pertinent to the science and practice of human factors engineering. Cases reviewed here provide some insight into the kinds of problems encountered and the benefits which derive from this exposure. It appears that liability suits will prove to be the testing ground not only for consumer products but for the products of human factors research as well. Such cases are also suggestive of the criteria the courts will apply to future research efforts.

Human Factors Success Stories in Communications Symposium

1986 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 455-455
Author(s):  
Edmond W. Israelski ◽  
Edmund T. Klemmer ◽  
Jock Ferguson ◽  
Blake Wattenbarger
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Telecommunications Industry ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Human Factors Research

The purpose of this symposium is to present some examples of successful applications of human factors engineering in the telecommunications industry. All three speakers are distinguished researchers in their fields and make their points on the basis of many years of applying human factors research to the design of telecommunications products and systems. The speakers make the point that the well known optimal time to introduce human factors into a product design is, of course, as early in the design process as possible, but as E. T. Klemmer points out in one example human factors can contribute to a successful product even at later stages of a product's life-cycle. In summary, human factors' specialists can learn a great deal from the success stories which are described in the following symposium papers.

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