Human factors specialists to the rescue for (other) systems designers – case study in railway
| Main Authors: | B.J. SCHREIBERS, Kirsten, VAN DER WEIDE, Richard, WEEDA, Colete |
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| Format: | Proceeding |
| Terbitan: |
, 2014
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3536290 |
Daftar Isi:
- It is a challenge for human factors professionals to be seen as a colleague system designer of man-machine systems. Mostly, they are consulted for detailed user interface design. However, in this design phase fundamental questions about task allocation necessary for an optimal man-machine interface are cut short. This case describes the development of a warning system for train drivers to illustrate the role of the human factors specialist. The original question for the warning system turned from detailed design level towards a full partnership in system design by covering issues in which human factors specialists distinguish themselves from IT specialists.