MAP-01-011 HFI Technical Guide - Human Factors Integration ...

MAP-01-011 – HFI Technical Guide (STGP 11)14.1.3 Overall RequirementsHFI Technical IssuesA variety of factors play a part in determining the design of the overall workspaceand the configuration of workstations including the following:• The overall space available in compartments and on decks.• Whether hatch size permits prior assembly of equipment.• Anthropometric (body size) characteristics of the target audience.• Required separation from other users.• Visibility of other displays or users from a workstation.• Required working area at each workstation.• Minimal usable size of the display area.• Access for maintenance purposes.• Movement of users through and within compartments including emergencyaccess and egress.• Needs of left and right-handed personnel.• Modular design of equipment.The configuration of displays, controls and working surfaces that make up eachworkstation can have a major impact on the performance and health of users.Workstation and seating arrangements need to be compatible with the visual,auditory, body size, strength, and differences in handedness of the availablepersonnel of both genders. Seating needs to be adjustable in height, lumbarsupport and (if necessary) orientation. Layout of equipment and required visibilityshould not require awkward head and neck movements. The length of time thatusers will need to spend on watch should be considered when designing theworkstation and choosing materials. Low cost mock-ups, synthetic usermodelling and anthropometric modelling within computer-aided design are allavailable to help in optimising workspace and workstation design.14.1.4 Multiple Workstation Layout RequirementsCombat Systems consist of a variety of equipments that may be co-located incompartments providing minimal space for users. The overall layout ofequipment needs to balance the requirement between the provision of effectiveworking conditions for users and maintainers and access to equipment within theavailable space.Nov 2006 Page 14-4 Issue 4