Human factors and productivity on Space Station FreedomThree main facets of man systems are investigated with reference to the Space Station Freedom program: specific hardware systems that focus on the human element; requirements definition for man-systems integration; and crew interface and operations analysis. Three key criteria have been identified for selecting individuals to constitute the human system or crew for Space Station Freedom missions: aptitude for mission specific skills, motivation, and sensitivity to self and others. Integration of the human system into the complex engineering and science systems planned on Space Station Freedom will require the close collaboration of engineers, physicians, psychologists, and human factors experts. Ground-based research and experiments on the KC-135 aircraft are providing information about how human systems will function on a space station and how to design other systems to interact with the crew. A laboratory for further research will be provided onboard Space Station Freedom.
Document ID
19900026246
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Leach, C. S. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Brown, J. W. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Santy, P. A. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)