Title :
Laboratory simulation of maintenance activity
Author :
Kantowitz, Barry H.
Author_Institution :
Battelle Human Affairs Res. Centers, Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract :
Research in progress at the Battelle Human Performance Laboratory on laboratory simulation maintenance activities in nuclear power plants is described. Both theoretical aspects and practical implications are considered. Directions for future human factors research are indicated. Hardware and software environments for the laboratory are discussed and attention is given to examples of topics where laboratory research is valuable. The five topics selected are computer-aided remote maintenance, troubleshooting, motor skill, crew interaction, and maintenance procedures.<>
Keywords :
human factors; laboratory apparatus and techniques; maintenance engineering; nuclear power stations; Battelle Human Performance Laboratory; computer-aided remote maintenance; crew interaction; human factors; maintenance activity simulation; nuclear power plants; troubleshooting; Computational modeling; Computer displays; Computer simulation; Costs; Flat panel displays; Human factors; Laboratories; Power generation; Psychology; Safety;
Conference_Titel :
Human Factors and Power Plants, 1988., Conference Record for 1988 IEEE Fourth Conference on
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/HFPP.1988.27534
