Human Performance Modeling

Underscoring the need for extraordinary ergonomics, this book illustrates various approaches to measuring the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of those who differ from the norm. An expert in human factors and ergonomics provides the how-tos of designing for people who are smaller, weak..

Offering a complete framework of human reliability assessment, the author gives guidance on the pro's and con's of different techniques and provides actual HRA case studies from nuclear, chemical offshore and marine HRA's...

This work shows readers how to target task analysis TA resources effectively over the life cycle of a project from conceptual design Through To Systems Operation, Noting The Role Of TA In Safety And Quality assurance, minimizing operator error,..

Successful interaction with products, tools, and technologies depends on usable designs, accommodating the needs of potential users and does not require costly training. In this context, this book covers emerging concepts, theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discover..

Aircrew Training and Assessment..

An Engineer's View of Human Error..

Emphasizing the link between theory and application, Applied Attention Theory presents laboratory-based psychological research relevant to a wide range of areas outside of the lab. The book provides an understanding of basic theories...

The vision of HEPS is represented by the bridge connecting the past and future of healthcare services, as well as ergonomists and clinicians, patients and providers. Previous HEPS conferences (Florence 2005, Strasbourg 2008 and  Oviedo 2011) successfully contributed to highlight and develop the cont..

This book covers the Air Traffic Management (ATM) environment and the controller-crew interactions. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations and organizational procedures are also presented in a succinct manner so that novel and experienced aviation practitioners appreciate h..

While there have been tremendous advances in our scientific understanding of the brain, this work has been largely academic, and often oriented toward clinical publication. This book addresses the relationship between neurophysiological processes and the performance and experience of humans in every..

While there have been tremendous advances in our scientific understanding of the brain, this work has been largely academic, and often oriented toward clinical publication. This book addresses the relationship between neurophysiological processes and the performance and experience of humans in every..

This is a composition of papers presented at the Annual Conference of the Ergonomics Society. Featured is a broad spectrum of research from many of the leading specialists in fields including consumer ergonomics and organization ergonomics...