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Week - 1 |
Introduction to Human Factors in Aerospace Engineering: Definition and importance of human factors in aviation and aerospace, Historical perspectives and key milestones in human factors research |
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Human Information Processing: Sensory processes and perception in aviation, Cognitive processes: attention, memory, decision-making, Impact of mental workload on human performance |
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Human Factors in Cockpit and Interface Design: Cockpit layout and ergonomics, Designing effective human-machine interfaces (HMI), Usability and human-centered design principles for controls and displays |
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Human Performance and Error in Aerospace: Factors influencing human error in aerospace operations, Strategies for error detection, mitigation, and prevention, Introduction to human reliability analysis (HRA |
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Crew Resource Management (CRM): Principles and evolution of CRM in aviation, Communication and teamwork strategies in cockpit and cabin crew operations, Case studies and simulations of CRM practices |
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Automation and Human-Automation Interaction: Levels of automation and their implications for human operators, Mitigating automation surprises and mode confusion, Designing automation interfaces for enhanced safety and performance |
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Fatigue, Stress, and Workload Management: Effects of fatigue and sleep deprivation on aviation safety, Stressors in aerospace environments and management techniques, Workload assessment and strategies for optimizing human performance |
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Human Factors in Accident Investigation and Safety: Human factors analysis in aviation accidents and incidents, Safety culture and organizational factors affecting human performance, Lessons learned and recommendations for enhancing safety |
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Training and Simulation in Human Factors: Role of simulation in human factors research and training, Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications in aerospace training, Case studies and practical applications of training programs |
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Ethical Considerations in Human Factors: Regulatory requirements and standards related to human factors in aerospace, Ethical considerations in designing human-centered aerospace systems, Discussion on legal implications and ethical dilemmas |
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Week - 11 |
Integration of Human Factors in Aerospace Systems Design: Applying human factors principles to aerospace system design, Enhancing safety and efficiency through human-centered design, Innovations and improvements based on human factors research |
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Week - 12 |
Human Factors in Space Exploration: Unique human factors challenges in space missions, Psychological aspects of long-duration space flights, Case studies of human factors in space exploration missions |
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Future Trends and Emerging Technologies: Advances in human factors research and technologies, Impact of AI and machine learning on human factors in aerospace, Exploration of future challenges and opportunities |
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Final Project Presentations: Students present their projects applying human factors principles, Recap of key learnings and discussions, Reflection on the importance of human factors in aerospace engineering |
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