Jack Human Modelling Tool: A Review

Abstract

When evaluating the design of a workstation human factors practitioners have traditionally used a number of different approaches to assess the design, including two-dimensional drafting mannequins and physical mock ups. In the late 1960s, human modelling software became available, and aerospace and automotive manufacturers saw the potential for much of the design process to take place in a virtual environment. Modern human modelling tools include Jack and Ramsis. As part of Project MIS 872, the Defence Science and Technology Organisation was supplied with a copy of Jack. This report serves as a review of the base Jack tool (version 5.1), with specific focus on the features relevant to the assessment of seated workstations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA518132

Entities

People

  • Peter Blanchonette

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Anthropometry
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Geometry
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Graphics
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Personnel
  • Simulations
  • Spinal Column
  • Two Dimensional
  • Virtual Reality

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

Technology Areas

  • Space