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Tables of Contents for Digital Human Modeling for Vehicle and Workplace Design
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
ix
Preface
xi
Acknowledgments
xiii
Acronyms
xv
Introduction
1
16
Objective of Human Simulation in Design
1
1
Why the Interest in Human Simulations in Design?
2
1
How Do the Roles of Human Simulation and Virtual Reality Technologies Relate in the Design of Systems?
3
1
A Brief History of Some Popular Human Simulation Methods for Design
4
8
Human Simulation to Enhance Designing Systems for People
12
2
Outline of Case Studies and General Issues to Be Presented. References
14
3
Anthropometric Analyses of Crew Interfaces and Component Accessibility for the International Space Station
17
20
Introduction
17
1
International Space Station Node 1
18
1
Requirements for Anthropometric Accommodation and Component Accessibility
18
1
Human Modeling Simulation versus Traditional Anthropometric Testing
19
1
Anthropometric Accommodation
20
1
Anthropometric Analyses and Component Accessibility Demonstration with BHMS
21
1
Normal Operation-Damper Valve Control Assembly
21
2
Maintenance Operation-Inter-Module Venting Fan Assembly
23
8
Removal of Closeout Panels
24
1
Removal of Band
25
2
Removal of Lower Silencer
27
2
Removal of Fan Assembly
29
2
Maintenance Task Summary
31
1
Emergency Operation-Portable Fire Extinguisher at Fire Port
31
1
Compliance Demonstration and Simulation Benefits
32
1
Recommendations
33
2
Improvements for Microgravity Simulation
33
1
Improvements for User Productivity
34
1
Conclusions
35
2
References
35
2
Human Model Evaluations of Air Force System Designs
37
20
Introduction
37
1
Background
37
2
F-15 Radar Analysis
39
3
F-22 Power Supply Analysis
42
3
Munitions Trailer Analysis
45
1
Modeling the Trailer
45
3
Performing the Analysis
48
3
Software Observations
51
1
The Appeal of Human Modeling
52
1
A Better Virtual World
53
1
Conclusions
54
3
References
55
2
Ship Bridge Design and Evaluation Using Human Modeling Systems and Virtual Environments
57
20
Introduction
57
1
Ship Bridge Design
58
2
Ergonomic Evaluation of the Design
60
3
Computer-Assisted Ergonomic Analysis: The ATOMOS II Project
63
1
Physical Analysis Using BHMS
63
4
Bridge Design
63
1
Method
63
1
Results
64
3
Discussion
67
1
Functional Analysis Using VE
67
4
Bridge Design
67
1
Method
68
1
Results
69
1
Discussion
70
1
Discussion and Conclusions
71
3
Future Work
74
3
References
75
2
Using Digital Human Modeling in a Virtual Heavy Vehicle Development Environment
77
24
Introduction
77
1
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Compliance
78
3
FMVSS Compliance Analysis
81
1
Instrument Panel Reach Analysis
81
5
Instrument Panel Visual Analysis
86
3
Vehicle Entry/Egress
89
1
Vehicle Entry/Egress Analysis
90
6
Advantages of the Technology
96
1
Disadvantages of the Technology
97
1
Foreseeable Trends in the Technology
98
1
Conclusions
99
2
References
99
2
The Determination of the Human Factors/Occupant Packaging Requirements for Adjustable Pedal Systems
101
12
Introduction
101
2
Use of Human Simulation Technology
102
1
Problem Analysis: Accommodating the Target Customer Population
103
2
Design Analysis: Packaging Requirements for Adjustable Pedal Systems
105
4
Set-up for the Analysis
105
3
Result of the Analysis
108
1
Conclusion
109
4
References
110
3
Ergonomics Analysis of Sheet Metal Handling
113
14
Background
113
1
The Process
114
2
Outcomes
116
1
Decisions
116
1
Design
117
1
Choices
118
1
Analysis
118
1
Simulation
119
2
Policy
121
1
Case Study
122
5
References
125
2
Digital Human Modeling for Improved Product and Process Feasibility Studies
127
10
Introduction
127
2
Digital Human Modeling
129
1
Case Study-DEW98 Door Latch Module
130
4
Technology Assessment
134
1
Future Direction
135
2
Summary
137
10
What Did We Hope to Learn from These Cases?
137
7
What General Benefits Were Demonstrated in These Case Studies by the Application of Digital Human Modeling?
139
2
What General Limitations Were Found in the Application of Existing Digital Human Models?
141
3
Some Concluding Thoughts About DHM Applications
144
3
References
146
1
Glossary
147
8
Index
155
24
About the Author
179
2
About the Contributing Authors
181