Abstract
Because of rapid advances in technology, early considerations of human factors in the design process is imperative. Computer-aided man-models enable man to evaluate the world he designs before it becomes reality. Given a certain environment, can the operator see or touch that which is necessary? Does he fit comfortably in his work space? Using Prime Computer's System for Aiding Man/Machine Interaction Evaluation (SAMMIE), a 3-dimensional human factors modeling tool, a designer can make early decisions thereby relieving time and money constraints produced by late design evaluation conclusions. Technology is advancing the human population into environments with power beyond our control. The aerospace environment, particularly, is rich in hazards. Only by setting limits to the power at hand can man expect to advance further without destroying himself. The computer-aided man-model permits man to experiment with the concept of an environment before committing himself to the perils of the unknown.
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