Precision and accuracy are paramount in the intricate world of healthcare, and the efficacy of medical devices play a crucial role in patient outcomes. However, even the most advanced and sophisticated medical devices can fall short if not utilized correctly. Despite their benefits, improper use of these devices can lead to adverse outcomes for patientsContinueContinue reading “Navigating Human Errors in Medical Device Usage: Insights from Human Factors Research”
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Regulatory Human Factors: What Is It and Why Is It Needed
The field of human factors is a combination of numerous disciplines, and the exact definition varies depending on who you talk to and in what industry you are discussing. In the realm of regulatory compliance, the term “human factors” is often heard but not always fully understood. This regulatory concept holds significant importance in variousContinueContinue reading “Regulatory Human Factors: What Is It and Why Is It Needed”
Public Perceptions of Spaceflight Safety
Through a human-centered research study, this paper explores the general public’s perception of spaceflight safety. Understanding these viewpoints is crucial for the continued development of space capabilities and increasing the support and involvement of people in spaceflight endeavors, as well as establishing a more stable and sustainable human presence in space with the development andContinueContinue reading “Public Perceptions of Spaceflight Safety”
Crew Platform Design Document for Long Duration Spaceflight
This document theoretically explores the implementation of technologies and system designs for a spacecrafts crew platform that holistically supports the crewmembers for longer durations. To ensure a holistic and human-centric approach is taken in this design, the spaceflight stressors and associated anthropometric, ergonomic, bio-mechanic, and environmental factors are first explored. Afterward, an explicit description ofContinueContinue reading “Crew Platform Design Document for Long Duration Spaceflight”
The Role of Intimacy in Outer Space
Despite its current forbiddance, having intimate relationships is essential for achieving a sustainable presence in space for long durations of time. This paper explores the role of intimacy in long-duration spaceflight to develop a model of how to instill an appropriate level of healthy intimate relations among crewmembers. A thorough summarization is presented using theContinueContinue reading “The Role of Intimacy in Outer Space”
Stressors of Extended Spaceflight on Astronaut Physiology
This paper investigates the effects of spaceflight stressors on an astronaut’s operational performance during extended missions. In addition to exploring an average astronaut’s homeostatic range, the relationship between various space stressors and astronaut physiology is also investigated. Through an extensive literature review, this paper outlines an individual’s physiological functions and performance during prolonged spaceflight andContinueContinue reading “Stressors of Extended Spaceflight on Astronaut Physiology”
Brain-Computer Interfaces for Space Operations
This paper takes a qualitative approach to investigate the use of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) for space operations. A brief literature review was conducted outlining the outer-space environment and human capabilities in space, different types of affective neural devices and their use for space operations, and various evaluation methods for assessing performance. Specifically, it is describedContinueContinue reading “Brain-Computer Interfaces for Space Operations”
Human Factors in Aviation: A Quantitative Study of Aircraft Accidents from 2015-2019
This research study examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) claim that 80% of all aviation accidents are due to human factors. The aviation accident data was originally obtained from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) which consisted of several variables, specifically accidents primarily caused by human factors, were analyzed with a time parameter fromContinueContinue reading “Human Factors in Aviation: A Quantitative Study of Aircraft Accidents from 2015-2019”
Columbia STS-107 Accident Analysis
This paper examines the Columbia STS-107 space shuttle accident with a human factors perspective. The Columbia Accident Investigation Board’s (CAIB) conclusion about the physical cause of the accident was reinforced; however, further accident analysis was conducted using the Human Factors Investigation Tool (HFIT). As outlined, the Columbia STS-107 vehicle disintegrated upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphereContinueContinue reading “Columbia STS-107 Accident Analysis”
Virtual Reality on Operational Performance
This paper investigates the impact of virtual reality (VR) on the performance of individuals operating in stressful environments. Not only is there a light analysis of the impact that low-fidelity and high-fidelity VR experiences have on individuals in occupationally stressful situations, but it also explored the effects of VR exposure on the psychological and physiologicalContinueContinue reading “Virtual Reality on Operational Performance”
Samantha Colangelo 