Human Factors Engineering Analytic Process Definition and Criterion Development for CAFES

Abstract : This report presents results of a study to: (1) Develop descriptive information for the Human Factors Engineering process in system development; (2) Evaluate the Computer Aided Function-Allocation Evaluation System (CAFES) for ability to support the process and for desirable refinements; and (3) Define task and equipment data requirements for CAFES. In the resulting 'single thread' description of an approach to performing HFE activities, the requirements, methodology and examples of a manual approach are presented. These are followed by brief descriptions of CAFES models and their capability to support the process. Candidate concepts for further refinement and application of CAFES are included.