THE ROLE OF HUMAN ENGINEERING IN NAVAL SHIP DESIGN
This paper defines the role of human engineering: why it must be integrated into the design effort; the methodology used; the applicable documentation; and the benefits obtained. Some examples of current NAVSEC efforts in human engineering relative to the AO 177 Fleet Oiler and the Amphibious Assault Landing Craft, are presented.
- Presented at the 14th Annual Technical Symposium.
Department of the NavyAssociation of Scientists and Engineers of NASSC
Washington, DC United States 20360
- Publication Date: 1977-3
- Pagination: 22 p.
- TRT Terms: Human factors engineering; Human machine systems; Ships; Training; Vehicle design
- Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
- Old TRIS Terms: Man machine communications
- Subject Areas: Design; Education and Training; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
- Accession Number: 00167744
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Association of Scientists and Engineers of NASSC
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jan 13 1978 12:00AM