Process and Human Factors Engineering within the context of spaceports covers research on process efficiency, overall system performance, risk assessment, and life cycle engineering. Process Engineering for spaceports also focuses on the human aspects of process engineering, including ergonomics, human factors, human error analysis (HEA), and human reliability analysis (HRA). Process and Human Factors Engineering activities focus on benchmarking and improving existing processes used in spaceport activities, using a combination of simulation, human factors analysis, and process data collection. The ultimate goal is to create efficient processes that can be quickly adapted to the changing needs of future spaceports.

Technology focus areas include the following:

1. Human Factors and Ergonomics
2. Task Analysis Technology
3. Process and Operations Analysis
4. Modeling and Simulation
5. Life Cycle System Engineering
6. Risk Assessment and Scheduling
7. Scheduling and Risk Assessment Technology

For more information regarding Process and Human Factors Engineering, please contact Dr. Deborah Carstens, (321) 867-8760, Deborah.Carstens-1@ksc.nasa.gov; or Dr. Gena Baker, (321) 867-4261, Gena.Baker-1@ksc.nasa.gov.

• Ablative Test Tracking Interface
• Process Analysis and Modeling: Using Expert Knowledge To
  Augment Simulation-Based Operational Analysis of Space Transportation Concepts
• Markov Random Field Approach to Region Extraction for Hypothesis Support Using Tabu Search
• Hypothesis Support Mechanism for Mid-Level Visual Pattern Recognition
• Expert Seeker: A People-Finder Knowledge Management System To Seek Experts at Kennedy Space Center
• Portfolio Analysis Tool (PAT)
• Toolkit for Enabling Adaptive Modeling and Simulation (TEAMS)
• Range Process Simulation Tool (RPST)
• Searchable Answer-Generating Environment (SAGE) Expert-Finder
• Competency Management System (CMS)
• Work Instruction Delivery System
• AI Techniques for Payload and Vehicle Processing Scheduling
• Advanced Protective Suit
• Kennedy Space Center Projects and Resources Online (KPRO)
• Aft Protection Process Improvement Team
• Orbiter Laser Alignment Spotting
• General-Purpose Rigging – Annual Load-Testing Process Enhancement
• A Project Priority Assessment Tool
• Standardization of Mishap Investigation Process
  

Goals Specific to Focus Areas

• Decrease hours of work-related injury or illness
• Reduce processing times in impacted areas
• Increase number of processes optimized