Human Factors in Certification

by John A. Wise (Editor), V. David Hopkin (Editor)

Overview

Much has happened to certification and to human factors during the past few years. In this volume, the editors and other specialists discuss the topic of human factors applied to certification. They focus on core topics in the certification process that have emerged in the study of product certification in high-tech industries. The editors' purpose

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040177822
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/01/2000
Series:	Human Factors in Transportation
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	456
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Wise\, John A.; Hopkin\, V. David

Table of Contents

Contents: Series Foreword. Preface. Part I: Introduction. V.D. Hopkin, Optimizing Human Factors Contributions. Part II: Philosophies of Human Factors Certification. M.A. Wise, J.A. Wise, The Use of the Systems Approach to Certify Advanced Aviation Technologies. J.R. Wilson, The Gains From Certification Are in the Process. P. Hancock, Certifying Human-Machine Systems. L.F. Hanes, Human Factors Requirements in Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Control Rooms. E.S. Stein, A Critical Component for Air Traffic Control Systems. H. Koelman, Certification of Tactics and Strategies in Aviation. Part III: Practical Approaches to Human Factors Certification. P. Stager, Achieving the Objectives of Certification Through Validation: Methodological Issues. R.M. Taylor, I.S. MacLeod, Quality Assurance and Risk Management: Perspectives on Human Factors Certification of Advanced Aviation Systems. R.D. Gilson, D.W. Abbott, Certification of Flight Crews for Advanced Flight Control Systems. R.L. Small, E.J. Bass, Certify for Success: A Methodology for Human-Centered Certification of Advanced Aviation Systems. Part IV: Selection and Training. R.S. Gibson, Certification of Training. R. Haglund, Presentation of a Swedish Study Program Concerning Recruitment, Selection, and Training of Student Air Traffic Controllers: The MRU Project Phase 1. I.S. MacLeod, R.M. Taylor, Does Human Cognition Allow Human Factors (HF) Certification of Advanced Aircrew Systems? Part V: Parallel Views and Topics. A.J. Tattersall, Practical Guidelines for Workload Assessment. R. Westrum, Is There a Role for a "Test Controller" in the Development of New ATC Equipment? B. Bukasa, Towards a Framework of Human Factors Certification of Complex Human-Machine Systems. Part VI: Reflections of Certification in Aviation.

Editorial Reviews

Specialists from North America and Europe look at the current status of applying principles and evidence in human factors to certification, drawing from and emphasizing aviation, where most of the research has been done. They cover philosophies of human factors certification, practical approaches, selection and training, parallel views and topics, reflections of certification in aviation, and issues in future design and certification of complex systems. Among specific topics are certifying human-machine systems, certifying flight crews for advanced flight control systems, and practical guidelines for assessing work loads. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"Human Factors in Certification is an outstanding collection of material regarding the opportunities for HF/E in certification of aviation systems. It should be required reading for most HF/E professionals and researchers."
—Ergonomics in Design

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