Human Factors for Naval Marine Vehicle Design and Operation

by Ross,Jonathan M.

• ISBN13: 9780754676256
• ISBN10: 0754676250
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781351929806
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-28
• Publisher: CRC Press
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Summary

There is a driving need for naval professionals to focus on human factors issues. The number of maritime accidents is increasing and the chief cause is human error, both by the designer and the operator. Decreasing crew size, lack of experienced operators, operations in higher sea states and fatigue worsen the situation. Automation can be a partial solution, but flawed automated systems actually contribute to accidents at sea.Up to now, there has been no overarching resource available to naval marine vehicle designers and human factors professionals which bridges the gap between the human and the machine in this context. Designers understand the marine vehicle; human factors professionals understand how a particular environment affects people. Yet neither has a practical understanding of the other's field, and thus communicating requirements and solutions is difficult.This book integrates knowledge from numerous sources as well as the advice of a panel of seven recognized experts in the fields of related research, development and operation. The result is a reference that bridges the communications gap, and stands to help enhance the design and operation of all naval marine vehicles.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Marine vehicle types

Marine vehicles by function

Marine vehicle limitations and solutions

Symptomatic areas of concern

Human stressors

Human-machine interface

Human factors enhancement

Design considerations

Future trends

Appendices

References

Index

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