Human factors research facilitates the safe application of technology

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• Alternative Title:
  Volpe Transportation Journal, Spring 1997, n. 1
• Creators:
  Burki-Cohen, Judith S. ; Cardosi, Kim M ; Huntley, M. Stephen, Jr. ; Multer, Jordan
• Corporate Creators:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Human factors
  • Ergonomics
  • Air transportation
  • Railroad transportation
  • Behavior
  • Human factors engineering
  • Human factors in crashes
  • User benefits
  • Automated vehicle control Automated transit system
  • Rail transportation
  More +
• Resource Type:
  Research Paper
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
• Description:
  The science of human factors can help us better understand how people and technology-based systems interact. Human factors research not only identifies potential problems in system operator interfaces but also can define human limitations in the use of technology to perform certain tasks. Engineers at the Human Factors Laboratory at the Volpe Center have been at the forefront of ergonomic research into systems and procedures design for both air and rail transportation systems. Their work will support the development of more user-friendly systems and lead to a reduction in accidents attributable to human error.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8439/dot_8439_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 798.24 KB]
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
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