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Human factors in spacecraft design.

A A Harrison1, M M Connors

  • 1University of California, Davis 95616.

Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Future spacecraft design must meet higher living standards and accommodate human diversity. Understanding human factors is crucial for designing effective spacecraft environments, including life support and recreational areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Spacecraft Design
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Environmental Psychology

Background:

  • Evolving mission parameters necessitate advancements in spacecraft design.
  • Future missions require enhanced living standards, human productivity support, and accommodation of diverse user needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the implications of changing mission parameters on spacecraft design.
  • To identify key design considerations for future human spaceflight.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of human factors research.
  • Analysis of requirements for future spacecraft living and working environments.

Main Results:

  • Key design issues include volume, layout, life support, health, recreation, automation, privacy, and decor.
  • Behavioral responses to design elements are critical for decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Human factors research integration is essential early in the spacecraft design process.
  • Successful future spacecraft design hinges on understanding and applying human behavioral responses to the built environment.
Keywords:
NASA Center ARCNASA Discipline Number 06-10NASA Discipline Space Human FactorsNASA Program Space Human Factors

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