Rancor Computer-Based Procedures – A Framework For Task Level Human Performance Data Collection

Abstract

To support new and novel concepts of operations for the anticipated wave of advanced nuclear reactor deployments, human factors and human reliability analysis researchers need to develop advanced simulationbased approaches. The lack of standardized HRA models and human performance data is not new and has outlasted numerous potential solutions. This paper presents a Rancor microworld simulation with computerbased procedures that serve as a framework to classify human behaviors without manual or subjective experimenter coding during scenarios. This method supports a detailed level of analysis at the task level. It is feasible for the collecting large sample sizes required to develop quantitative modelling elements that have historically challenged traditional full-scope simulator study approaches.

Keywords

Computer-Based Procedures Human Reliability Analysis Rancor Rancor Microworld Simulation Dynamic HRA HRA

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