This book is intended to provide novel insights into the discipline of Human Systems Integration (HSI) and its application to the design of complex systems (including the notion of sociotechnical systems) within the transport industry. Covering diverse domains such as aviation, air traffic management, rail infrastructure and engineering, and unmanned road and aerial vehicles, among others, this title draws on contributions from a diverse group of human factors and engineering professionals with industry experience and additional contributions from subject matter experts in the different domains.
HSI contributes to the field of knowledge by offering a critical perspective on the effectiveness of different techniques that are being applied to design. This approach is complemented throughout with guidance to practically apply the implementation of HSI principles in transportation projects and major acquisition programs throughout the world. Backed up with real-world industry case studies and written in an accessible and engaging manner, every chapter offers a critical analysis of the challenges experienced when implementing HSI techniques as well as the effectiveness and added value to these projects. This book is written by practitioners for practitioners and will guide the reader in the selection of the most effective HSI approaches for major transportation projects.
Human Systems Integration in the Design of Complex Transport Systems will be a vital source of information for practitioners of human factors and ergonomics and those in civil, cognitive systems, aeronautical, systems, aerospace, and automotive engineering. It will equally appeal to those studying or working in psychology, applied artificial intelligence, air transport, design thinking and intelligent transport systems, system integration, and logistics.
Table of Contents:
1. An Introduction to HSI in Complex Transport Systems. 2. Considerations in the implementation of HSI to different system development models. 3. Rasmussen’s Dynamic Model of Safety - what does it mean for practitioners of HSI design? 4. Human Factors Integration and its Contribution to HSI in the Transport Industry. 5. Navigating the design process and its challenges. 6. Design evolution: digital twins and the value proposition for transport infrastructure megaprojects. 7. Socio-technical systems, the design of work and work systems. 8. The ETTO Principle - Efficiency-Thoroughness Trade-Off -and its meaning for human-system integration. 9. Managing the HSI program – A project management perspective. 10. V&V, System Integration and Operational Trials: Commissioning Systems for live operations. 11. Demonstrating fitness for purpose (FFP) and the role of HSI. 12. Trustworthy A.I. in multi-disciplinary teams: Five guiding statements for practitioners. 13. Predictive workload analysis for a new rail safeworking system. 14. HSI in design: lessons learnt from the automotive industry. 15. ATM - Risk assessment for AI-based systems in ATC functions: lessons learned from AISA. 16. Beyond the hype: The Nuances of using Natural Language Processing to uncover pilot adaptations in aviation. 17. Designing for Dealing with Drone Dilemmas: Some Trade-offs in UAS Operations relevant to Human-System Integration. 18. Human Systems Integration Perspective on Trajectory-Based Operations: Insights from two SESAR Case Studies. 19. Sustaining FFP throughout the lifecycle: designing for flexibility and system adaptation. 20. NASA EVA 23: Events, Insights, and Implications for Complex Systems Design.
About the Author :
Victoria Valentinova is a chartered systems engineer and human factors specialist, with over 15 years of international experience spanning public and private sectors across three continents. She holds a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering and a master’s degree in human factors and safety assessment in aeronautics. She is a chartered professional engineer in both leadership and management and systems engineering, as well as a chartered ergonomist. Victoria possesses expertise in systems engineering leadership, systems assurance, and human factors integration, particularly in the delivery of safety-critical air traffic management systems and major transport infrastructure projects. Her career includes roles such as technical services engineer, human factors manager, systems assurance engineer, and program manager, reflecting her broad and versatile skill set in both technical and strategic domains. She currently serves as Technical Director at Mott MacDonald and is based in Singapore, where she leads the delivery of complex infrastructure programs across the ASEAN region.
Review :
- Contains real-world examples from Human-Systems Engineering (HSI) practices applied in landmark projects
- Features techniques on how to apply HSI in the context of emergent technologies Offers a pragmatic view of on design and HSI complex concepts, presented by industry professionals Collates a compilation of professional experiences and perspectives on HSI from professionals all over the globe
- Presents novel views on what HSI is and how it relates to the disciplines of engineering, human factors & ergonomics, human factors integration and human centered design
