Design Evaluation for Personnel, Training, and Human Factors (DEPTH)
Abstract
This paper describes a new direction in human factors research called Design Evaluation for Personnel, Training, and Human Factors (DEPTH). This research utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) man-modeling and data base technologies to foster a human-centered approach to weapon system design. The ability to graphically simulate maintenance work underlies this research. Visualizing maintenance tasks will allow more accurate and complete descriptions of human performance requirements during design. This man-modeling capability will utilize a computer graphic workstation capable of importing CAD data and will build upon technology developments of CREW CHIEF, a model of a maintenance technician developed by Air Force Human Resources Laboratory (AFHRL) and Armstrong Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (AAMRL). Additional capabilities include detailed hand and vision models, multi-person task performance simulation, the effects of environmental, and animated simulations of complete maintenance tasks. Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), training, and personnel information will be derived from these simulations and presented in a usable format.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA224757
Entities
People
- Edward S. Boyle
- Jill A. Easterly
- John D. Ianni
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory