Fall 2025 Mechanical Engineering E4811 section 001

Aerospace Human Factors Engineering

Aerospace Human Factors E

Call Number 11123
Day & Time
Location
M 4:10pm-6:40pm
To be announced
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Michael J Massimino
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Engineering fundamentals and experimental methods of human factors design and evaluation for spacecraft which incorporate human-in-the-loop control. Develop understanding of human factors specific to spacecraft design with human-in-the-loop control. Design of human factors experiments utilizing task analysis and user testing with quantitative evaluation metrics to develop a sate and high-performing operational space system. Human-centered design, functional allocation and automation, human sensory performance in the space environment, task analysis, human factors experimental methods and statistics, space vehicle displays and controls, situation awareness, workload, usability, manual piloting and handling qualities, human error analysis and prevention, and anthropometrics.

Web Site Vergil
Department Mechanical Engineering
Enrollment 0 students (20 max) as of 9:05PM Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Number E4811
Section 001
Division School of Engineering and Applied Science: Graduate
Section key 20253MECE4811E001