| Title | Human factors research facilitates the safe application of technology |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 11763 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Burki-Cohen, Judith S.; Cardosi, Kim M; Huntley, M. Stephen, Jr.; Multer, Jordan |
| Source | Volpe Transportation Journal, Spring 1997, n. 1, pp. 25-32 |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 19970000 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Rosap ID | dot:8439 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8439 |
| TRT Terms | Human factors; Ergonomics; Air transportation; Railroad transportation; Behavior; Human factors engineering; Human factors in crashes; User benefits; Automated vehicle control |
| General Subjects | Automated transit system; Rail transportation; User behavior |
| Classification | NTL - AVIATION - AVIATION; NTL - AVIATION - Air Traffic Control; NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Human Factors; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Accidents; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| ISSN | 1526-5188 |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
00749142 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Research Paper |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/11000/11700/11763/VJ1997_HF_facilitates.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |