Advanced Human Factors Engineering Tool Technologies.
Abstract
This report 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 report, although the emphasis of the study was on advanced computer applications. Human factors practitioners representing the government, the military, academe and private industry were surveyed to identify those tools most frequently used or viewed as most important for conducting human factors engineering 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. The advanced tools were categorized using an eight point classification scheme, which included the phase(s) of the material acquisition process in which the tools' application would be most appropriate. All of the tools were prioritized to facilitate tool selection, and entered into a database to accommodate future revisions. The survey resulted in the identification of 113 advanced human factors engineering tools.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 20, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA189390
Entities
People
- Kathryn E. Permenter
- Stephen A. Fleger
- Thomas B. Malone