Human Factors Testing and Evaluation

Human Factors Testing and Evaluation
Author: D. Meister
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483295214

Human factors measurement has characteristics that set it apart from psychological or engineering measurement and for that reason, human factors testing and evaluation deserves special treatment. The many excellent texts available in the behavioral area do not give an adequate picture of this topic, and this is particularly unfortunate because testing and evaluation (T&E) is an integral part of human-machine system design and operation. The emphasis in this book is on why and how to conduct such testing. One of its outstanding features is its pragmatism; based on his past experience in system testing, the author recognizes the difficulties that occur in testing and indicates how these may be overcome or minimized. Special attention has been paid to the context in which T&E is conducted. Although the book contains detailed procedures for performing T&E, the logic and the conceptual foundation of testing have not been overlooked. Comparisons are made with laboratory-centered experimentation. For those with research interests, the author points out the many research questions that can be answered by system testing. An illustrative case history of a T&E program for a fictional system has been included to provide ``real life'' context. Special problem areas in T&E are emphasized, in particular human error data collection, the evaluation of computerized systems and software, the measurement of maintenance technician and team performance; workload and training effectiveness testing. Special attention is also paid to environmental testing (e.g. temperature, lighting, noise, vibration, etc.). One chapter reviews all the relevant T&E literature including government documents that may not be readily available to the general reader. As part of the preparation for writing this text a survey was made of 45 distinguished T&E specialists in order to determine their characteristic T&E practices.The book will be useful not only to the human factors professional who specializes in T&E, but to all students and practitioners interested in human factors and work measurement.

Tactical Display for Soldiers

Tactical Display for Soldiers
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1997-01-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309175119

This book examines the human factors issues associated with the development, testing, and implementation of helmet-mounted display technology in the 21st Century Land Warrior System. Because the framework of analysis is soldier performance with the system in the full range of environments and missions, the book discusses both the military context and the characteristics of the infantry soldiers who will use the system. The major issues covered include the positive and negative effects of such a display on the local and global situation awareness of the individual soldier, an analysis of the visual and psychomotor factors associated with each design feature, design considerations for auditory displays, and physical sources of stress and the implications of the display for affecting the soldier's workload. The book proposes an innovative approach to research and testing based on a three-stage strategy that begins in the laboratory, moves to controlled field studies, and culminates in operational testing.

Human Factors in System Design, Development, and Testing

Human Factors in System Design, Development, and Testing
Author: David Meister
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2001-06-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1410600653

Human Factors in System Design, Development, and Testing describes engineering system design as a behavioral process, a process which raises questions the designer must answer. It focuses on the concepts underlying the design process, culminating in a behavioral theory of the design process. Special effort has been made to depict human facto

Handbook of Human Factors

Handbook of Human Factors
Author: Gavriel Salvendy
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 1912
Release: 1987
Genre: History
ISBN:

This handbook provides vital information on the effective design and use of systems requiring interaction between humans, machines, and the environment. Six broad areas of study are covered including intrapersonal relationships on the job, the application of ``analytical capability'', the scope and limitation of each methodology, the applications of present methodologies to specific work situations, and the manufacturing and service industries.

System Design

System Design
Author: William B. Rouse
Publisher: New York : North-Holland
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1987
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Introduction and overview. Workshop themes and issues: the psycology of system design. Effects of technological and organizational trends on system design. Designers, tools, and environments: State of knowledge, unresolved issues, and potential directions. An experimental view of the design process. The tower of Babel revisited: On cross-disciplinary chokepoints in system design. Psycology or reality. Some intellwctual requirements for system design. The changing nature of the human-machine design problem: implications for system design and development. Designing in virtual space. The difficulties of design problem formulation. The role of man in the system design process: The unresolved dilemma. Analytical versus recognitional approaches to design decision making. Unified life cycle engineering. Information technology and other factors in system design. On nature of design and an environment for design. Toward a more systematic, efficient design process: the potential impact of intelligent design Aids. A cognitive theory of design and requirements for a behavioral design aid. Designing for user acceptance of design aids. Engineering design support systems. Designers, decision making, and decision support. Knowledge, skills, and information requirements for systems design. Intuition by design. The nature of design (and the designer).