Computational human factors in human-machine engineering - The Army-NASA aircrew/aircraft integration (A3I) programThe A3I program is a joint US Army-NASA exploratory program to develop a rational predictive methodology for helicopter cockpit system design, including mission requirements and training-system implications, that integrates human factors engineering with other vehicle system design disciplines at an early stage in the development process. The program will produce a prototye human factors/computer-aided engineering (HF/CAE) workstation suite for use by design professionals. This interactive environment will include computational and expert systems for the analysis and estimation of the impact of cockpit design and mission specification on system performance by considering the performance consequences from the human component of the system, especially as an integral part of the overall system operation, and from the very beginning of the design process. The central issues of pilot workload, performance, and training needs, and appropriate uses of automation are interrelated to affect all integrated design considerations in future man-machine systems. The goal is to aid designers in understanding these complex interactions and in optimally matching human capabilities with advanced cockpit systems.
Document ID
19880063775
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hartzell, E. James (U.S. Army, Aeroflightdynamics Directorate, Moffett Field CA, United States)
Lakowske, Stephen (Sterling Software Palo Alto, CA, United States)