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Human Engineering

Definition: The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them.
Notes: "medical ergonomics": index here but do not coord with MEDICINE
Also Called: Engineering Psychology,Ergonomics

Human Engineering Categories.
Data Display - The visual display of data in a man-machine system. An example is a cathode ray tube display in which certain data can be called for from the computer and presented on the screen.
Man-Machine Systems - A system in which the functions of the man and the machine are interrelated and necessary for the operation of the system.
Task Performance and Analysis - The detailed examination of observable activity or behavior associated with the execution or completion of a required function or unit of work.
Time Management - Planning and control of time to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Human Engineering Definitions and Terms

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