Ergonomics and Automation Flashcards
(11 cards)
In human factors what interaction is ergonomics concerned with
Interactions between humans and other elements of a system
When the working environment is being designed what two things should be aligned to maximise human performace
The physical design of the workspace and the physiological requirements of humans. Lighting, sound, vibrations
What are the consequences of a poorly designed workspace
Reduced workflow
Distraction
Discomfort
More human error
In the SHELL model, what element is fixed and what is adaptable
Humans (liveware are fixed and the system around it need to be adapted to fit around humans
In human factors what in simple terms is the interaction between Liveware & software understood to be
Applications, rules and procedures interacting with humans
In human factors what in simple terms is the interaction between Liveware & hardware understood to be
Physical interactions between ATC operators and their keyboard, mice and displays
In human factors what in simple terms is the interaction between liveware & liveware understood to be
ATC operators interacting with colleagues at handover, other sectors and pilots
In human factors what in simple terms is the interaction between liveware and the environment understood to be
Characteristics of the control room and operators. Lighting, noise and temperature
While automation in human factors can be a solution to human limitation what is the subsequent impact on humans
Nature of human tasks, motivation and responsibilities hence important to consider a human factors specialist point of view
What are some benefits of automation in ATC
Reduce workload as airspace gets more busy
Relief from mundane tasks
Reduce human error
More efficiency
What are some drawback of automation in ATC
False alarms by automation may be so common real alarms are ignored
Controllers my have no trust in the system
Humans poor at monitoring system output
Lose skills to react if system fails
If not user-friendly might not be used
