Presents the theories and assesses the impact of automation on different aspects of human performance. This book also provides both basic and applied research to highlight the general principles of human-computer interaction in several domains where automation technologies are implemented.

In 2000, the Conference on Automation joined forces with a partner group on situation awareness (SA). The rising complexity of systems demands that one can be aware of a large range of environmental and task-based stimulation in order to match what is done with what has to be done. Thus, SA and automation-based interaction fall naturally together and this conference is the second embodiment of this union. Moving into the 21st century, further diversification of the applications of automation will continue--for example, the revolution in genetic technology. Given the broad nature of this form...

Examines issues and concepts relating to human factors in simulation. This book covers theory and application in space, ships, submarines, naval aviation, and commercial aviation. It incorporates theories pertaining to the motivational aspects of training, simulation of social events, and PC based simulation.