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.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the 14th Annual Technical Symposium.
• Corporate Authors:

  Department of the Navy

  Association of Scientists and Engineers of NASSC
  Washington, DC  United States  20360
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 22 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• 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;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167744
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Association of Scientists and Engineers of NASSC
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 13 1978 12:00AM