Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics

This insightful volume on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics explores recent advancements and challenges in the field, bridging theory and practice in various industrial applications.

The book Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics delves into the latest advancements and challenges in the fields of engineering psychology and cognitive ergonomics. It serves as a crucial link between academic theorists, who are focused on developing models of human performance, and industrial practitioners responsible for designing, developing, and testing new equipment and working practices. This volume is the second of two edited collections stemming from the First International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, held at Cranfield College of Aeronautics in October 1996.

This comprehensive work covers a wide range of application areas, including aerospace, transportation, human-computer interaction, process control, and training technology. Key topics discussed within Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics include the design of control and display systems, human perception, error, reliability, and information processing. The text also explores skill acquisition and retention, techniques for evaluating human-machine systems, and the physiological correlates of performance, making it a valuable resource for both researchers and practitioners.

The volume is structured into five parts, beginning with a keynote chapter by Ken Eason. Subsequent sections address learning and training, medical ergonomics, and applied cognitive psychology, with a strong focus on human capabilities. The final part emphasizes equipment design, ensuring that the insights provided are relevant across various industrial domains. Overall, this book is an essential addition to the literature on human factors and ergonomics.