`Liveware´ survey of human systems integration (HSI) tools

Liveware is the name coined to describe collectively all acquisition disciplines which directly affect humans in defense systems. Liveware domains include manpower, personnel, training, safety, health hazards prevention, and human engineering. To build this liveware database, the Department of Defense Training and Performance Data Center (TPDC) developed automated and manual survey instruments to collect essential information from HSI tool and database developers, maintainers, and users. TPDC enlisted the Crew System Ergonomics Information Analysis Center to assist with the survey and verification of database content. TPDC will make the resulting database available online and on disk to government and industry. This database will support use of HSI tools and databases throughout the acquisition process. Ultimately, the goal is to help defense acquisition personnel and their contractors develop the most cost-effective systems possible by optimizing the use of and environment for people within acquired or modified systems