Slides from an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University webinar presented in May 2017 by Dr. Clint Balog. The webinar is titled" Human Factors in Aviation: An Introduction."

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3. oll #1: What is your interest in
viation Human Factors?

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5. oll #2: Which of these are
mportant as we study
uman Factors in Aviation?

6. Dr. Clint Balog
• Associate Professor, ERAU-WW
• Program Chair for M.S. in Human
Factors
• Aviation Professional--Test pilot,
corporate pilot, helicopter EMS pilot
• ATP License with multiple ratings
• BS in Avionics, Aeronautical Science
• MS in Aeronautical Science
• Ph.D. in Psychology

7. Clint R. ‘Clutch’ Balog, Ph.D.
Chair, Master of Science in Human Factors
An Introduction to Human
Factors in Aviation

8. What is Aviation Human Factors?
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9. What is Aviation Human Factors?
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• To understand aviation human factors we
must first understand human factors.

10. What is Aviation Human Factors?
10
• To understand aviation human factors we
must first understand human factors.
• Human factors is the study and
understanding of how humans interact with
machines, systems, automation, procedures,
and other humans.

11. What is Aviation Human Factors?
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12. What is Aviation Human Factors?
12
• The application of the principles, concepts,
constructs, and ideas of human factors to
the aviation and aerospace field.

13. What is the Purpose of Aviation
Human Factors?
13

14. What is the Purpose of Aviation
Human Factors?
14
• To improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and
safety of aviation and aerospace operations.

15. How do Human Factors
Professionals Accomplish This?
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16. How do Human Factors
Professionals Accomplish This?
16
• By taking advantage of human performance
strengths and capabilities while avoiding
human performance limitations and error.

17. What Comprises Human Factors?
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18. What Comprises Human Factors?
18
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:

19. What Comprises Human Factors?
19
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition

20. What Comprises Human Factors?
20
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics

21. What Comprises Human Factors?
21
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics

22. What Comprises Human Factors?
22
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Physiology

23. What Comprises Human Factors?
23
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Kinesthetics

24. What Comprises Human Factors?
24
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Kinesthetics
• Human Performance

25. What Comprises Human Factors?
25
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Kinesthetics
• Human Performance
• Human Error

26. What Comprises Human Factors?
26
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Kinesthetics
• Human Performance
• Human Error
• Human Psychology

27. What Comprises Human Factors?
27
• Human factors is an “umbrella” term that is
comprised of numerous sub-fields:
• Human Cognition
• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Kinesthetics
• Human Performance
• Human Error
• Human Psychology
• More …

28. How is HF Applied to Aviation?
28
• Operationally
• Systems Engineering

29. In What Operational Areas of
Aviation can HF be Applied?
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30. In What Operational Areas of
Aviation can HF be Applied?
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• Flight Operations Procedures

31. In What Operational Areas of
Aviation can HF be Applied?
31
• Flight Operations Procedures
• Maintenance Operations Procedures

32. In What Operational Areas of
Aviation can HF be Applied?
32
• Flight Operations Procedures
• Maintenance Operations Procedures
• Air Traffic Control Operations Procedures

33. In What Operational Areas of
Aviation can HF be Applied?
33
• Flight Operations Procedures
• Maintenance Operations Procedures
• Air Traffic Control Operations Procedures
• Airfield Operations Procedures

34. In What Operational Areas of
Aviation can HF be Applied?
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• Flight Operations Procedures
• Maintenance Operations Procedures
• Air Traffic Control Operations Procedures
• Airfield Operations Procedures
• Management Operations Procedures

35. In What Operational Areas of
Aviation can HF be Applied?
35
• Flight Operations Procedures
• Maintenance Operations Procedures
• Air Traffic Control Operations Procedures
• Airfield Operations Procedures
• Management Operations Procedures
• More … (“the simple truth”)

36. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
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37. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
37
• Cockpit Design and Integration

38. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
38
• Cockpit Design and Integration
• Avionics Systems Design

39. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
39
• Cockpit Design and Integration
• Avionics Systems Design
• Maintenance Systems Design

40. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
40
• Cockpit Design and Integration
• Avionics Systems Design
• Maintenance Systems Design
• Air Traffic Control Systems Design

41. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
41
• Cockpit Design and Integration
• Avionics Systems Design
• Maintenance Systems Design
• Air Traffic Control Systems Design
• Airfield Operations Systems Design

42. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
42
• Cockpit Design and Integration
• Avionics Systems Design
• Maintenance Systems Design
• Air Traffic Control Systems Design
• Airfield Operations Systems Design
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

43. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
43
• Cockpit Design and Integration
• Avionics Systems Design
• Maintenance Systems Design
• Air Traffic Control Systems Design
• Airfield Operations Systems Design
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
• Automation Philosophy and Design

44. In What Systems Engineering
Areas of Aviation can HF be
Applied?
44
• Cockpit Design and Integration
• Avionics Systems Design
• Maintenance Systems Design
• Air Traffic Control Systems Design
• Airfield Operations Systems Design
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
• Automation Philosophy and Design
• More … (“the simple truth”)

45. What Role Does Research Play in
Human Factors?
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46. What Role Does Research Play in
Human Factors?
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• Research is critical because it is through
research that the sub-fields of HF are
continually informed with new
understanding through knowledge
development. This, in turn, directs HF
professionals.

47. Thank You
Questions?
47

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