Ergonomics in Aviation

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Department of Air Transport

Synopsis:

General concept of ergonomics. Visual system of a human. Aural system of a human. Information processing system of a human. Environmental influences on human performance. Displays, control elements and design in line with ergonomics. Design of a flight deck in line with ergonomics.

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Study Objective:

The goal of the subject is to familiarize students with current approach to basic design of a flight deck with respect to user-friendliness and failure tolerance. These two concepts are discussed together with user characteristics (such as capabilities and limitations), which are to be accounted for during early design stages.

Study materials:

Perezgonzalez Jose D. ICAO: ergonomics. Aeroscience, 2012.

Salvendy Gavriel. Handbook of human factors and ergonomics. John Wiley & Sons, 2012.

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• PL nav.prez.21/22 (pro obor PL) (compulsory course)