The role of human factors in missions of explorationA framework is developed for considering human-factors issues in space-exploration missions and in relation to the Space Exploration Initiative. The special conditions of space exploration are set forth including multiple environments and duration and with respect to mission architecture. Human-factors research needs are outlined which relate to an overall mission analysis and subsequent categories of consideration. The analysis identifies the incorporation of individual, group, and vehicle/habitat architectures, the human/automation tradeoff, and the ability to provide special-circumstance performance requirements through selection, training, and support. An integrated research plan can include such options as flight experiments, analog environments, testbeds, field research, simulation, modeling, laboratory experiments, and/or analysis.
Document ID
19920039161
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Connors, Mary M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)