Crew Interface Analysis for the Mini Pressurized Logistics Module - An Interaction Between Computer Simulation, Task Analysis and Mock-Up Test Evaluation 941589
A Human Factors Engineering (HFE) analysis has been involved in the design process of the Mini Pressurized Logistics Module (MPLM) for the International Space Station (ISS) since the beginning, as an integrated part of the design support activities. The support of HFE in the configuration process has been directed towards the optimization of the MPLM design through the analysis and evaluation of all the interfaces occurring in the module - nominal and non-nominal - between the crew, the system and the subsystem equipment.
In order to identify and analyze all the crew interfaces occurring inside the module, a systematic approach, involving different disciplines, is necessary. The integration of three different tools such as computer simulation, task analysis and mock-up test activities has been employed as an organic unit, in order to establish a comprehensive collection of useful data.
The following paper shows, behind the results, how such activities require synergetic disciplinary approaches as a developmental tool to achieve meaningful results in human factors engineering evaluation.
The analysis described in this paper has been performed having as reference the MPLM two bays configuration baselined before the Space Station redesign activity.
Citation: Antonelli, D., Bobba, F., Giorgi, P., Guarnieri, V. et al., "Crew Interface Analysis for the Mini Pressurized Logistics Module - An Interaction Between Computer Simulation, Task Analysis and Mock-Up Test Evaluation," SAE Technical Paper 941589, 1994, https://doi.org/10.4271/941589. Download Citation
Author(s):
David Antonelli, Fabiana Bobba, Pier Luigi Giorgi, Vincenzo Guarnieri, Anelia Montinaro
Affiliated:
Alenia Spazio S.p.A.
Pages: 9
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Human factors
Spacecraft
Design processes
Computer simulation
Tools and equipment
Logistics
Optimization
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