| Handbook of Aviation Human Factors Contributor(s): Wise, John A. (Editor), Hopkin, V. David (Editor), Garland, Daniel J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805859063 ISBN-13: 9780805859065 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $237.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2009 Annotation: Completely revised and updated, this second edition includes additional information on important topics in aviation such as security and human error issues, FAAs suggestions and new requirements, passenger satisfaction and risk analysis factors, and crew resource management issues and team work. It contains expanded information on standard subjects including human capabilities and performance, aircraft and flight simulation, air traffic control issues, operations and intelligent avionics, and forensic aviation and accident analysis. The book is suitable as a reference text for a course in Aviation Human Factors as well as a reference for professionals in the field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| Dewey: 629.13 |
| LCCN: 2009024331 |
| Series: Human Factors in Transportation (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (3.05 lbs) 704 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A complete examination of issues and concepts relating to human factors in simulation, this book covers theory and application in space, ships, submarines, naval aviation, and commercial aviation. The authors examine issues of simulation and their effect on the validity and functionality of simulators as a training device. The chapters contain in depth discussions of these particular characteristics and issues. They also incorporate theories pertaining to the motivational aspects of training, simulation of social events, and PC based simulation. |
