Human performance modeling: A case study

2010 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry L. Harbour
Keyword(s):  
Human Performance ◽  
Performance Modeling

Modeling Human Performance with Environmental Stressors: A Case Study of the Effect of Vehicle Motion

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (12) ◽  
pp. 780-783
Author(s):  
Josephine Q. Wojciechowski
Keyword(s):  
Human Performance ◽  
Performance Modeling ◽  
Environmental Stressors ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Moving Vehicle ◽  
Task Time ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Human performance modeling tools are used to predict mission performance as a function of human performance. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory has developed a human performance modeling tool, the Improved Performance Research Integration Tool (IMPRINT), for investigation of the impact on a Soldier's performance when the Soldier subjected to environmental stressors such as heat and cold. IMPRINT has the capability to create user-defined stressors to study the stressors' effect on human performance and therefore system performance. This case study used data from literature to create a user-defined stressor in IMPRINT to predict the effect of riding in a moving vehicle on task time and performance. This capability can provide useful information to system designers.

Human performance modeling for emergency management decision making

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan L. Murray, PhD, PE ◽  
Kashmeera Ghosh, MS ◽  
Mala Gosakan, MS
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Performance Modeling ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Success Probability ◽  
Computer Simulation Model ◽  
Training Tool

Objective: Computer simulation models allow users to analyze problems and identify improvements. Human performance models (HPMs) are a type of computer simulation model that is used to study and evaluate complex operations involving humans completing tasks. This article describes the advantages that HPMs can have for those involved in emergency management.Design: IMPRINT Pro is an HPM software tool developed by the US Army Research Laboratory. It is a stochastic discrete-event network modeling tool. The modeling process includes defining tasks to be completed, the personnel responsible for performing the task, the success probability for each task and the operation as a whole, resource availability and limitations, and other features to evaluate scenarios. The results include easy-to-use task network diagrams and corresponding performance metrics. The models can be used as a preplanning and training tool to improve an organization’s performance.Setting: To demonstrate the benefits of simulation modeling for emergency management, a case study of a combined anthrax and bomb threat made at a university is presented. Data from first responders including police and fire departments and the procedures used are modeled.Results: The case study shows the complexity of many emergency management situations. Human performance modeling is a powerful tool that can provide insight to different possibilities in these complex situations and can predict outcomes without having to go through an actual emergency event or costly drills. Computer modeling saves money, time, and efforts for emergency managers and responders. These models serve as useful training and evaluation tools.

Learn to Integrate Mathematical Models in Human Performance Modeling

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 776-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiqi Zhang ◽  
Changxu Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Performance Modeling ◽  
Model Integration ◽  
Braking Performance ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Warning Response

The current paper provided a tutorial of the integration of mathematical models in human performance modeling. It introduced the unique features of mathematical modeling in human performance, and the steps in mathematical model integration, including how the literature of models was reviewed, how a research gap was identified, and how a mathematical model was developed and integrated based on existing models, and how a model was validated via an experimental study. A case study was presented by following each step to illustrate the integration of several existing models to derive a new model of drivers’ braking performance in warning response with its integration with the existing mathematical models of driver speed control in normal situations and the model of humans’ warning response time. This is the first tutorial work that provided a detailed explanation of the steps in mathematical model integration with a case study in human performance modeling. It could be used as guidance for human factors professionals to learn the mathematical modeling approaches and will benefit the field of human performance modeling.

Human Performance Modeling of Reduced Manning Concepts for Navy Ships

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (19) ◽  
pp. 987-991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick D. Archer ◽  
G.W. Lewis ◽  
John Lockett
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Performance Modeling ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Hierarchical Decomposition ◽  
Army Research Laboratory ◽  
Multiple Resources ◽  
Bridge Models ◽  
And Task

WinCrew is a human performance assessment tool developed by the Army Research Laboratory, Human Research and Engineering Directorate that implements the Wickens' Theory of Multiple Resources. WinCrew supports the hierarchical decomposition of missions into functions and tasks. As a demonstration of the capability of WinCrew, simulation models of the activities performed by bridge personnel on a Navy Guided Missile Destroyer DDG51 were developed. The scenarios were chosen to illustrate the potential of task network based human performance modeling to address reduced manning issues for naval ship operations. In order to fully exercise the functionality of WinCrew, four bridge models were developed. One scenario was modeled for four different manning, automation, and task allocation configurations. The scenario modeled was entry into San Diego Harbor. The major events for the bridge team were: bearing fixes, gyro error checks, turns, precision anchoring, and obstacle avoidance. Results of the effort demonstrated the utility of workload modeling for assessing human system integration alternatives for shipboard manning.

scholarly journals Human performance modeling for system of systems analytics.

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin R. Dixon ◽  
Craig R. Lawton ◽  
Justin Derrick Basilico ◽  
Dennis E. Longsine ◽  
James Chris Forsythe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Performance ◽  
Performance Modeling ◽  
System Of Systems
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