The Development of the Boeing Human Model

Abstract

This paper summarizes the methodology and lessons learned in the development of the Boeing Human Model. In our efforts to implement human modeling with Computer Aided Design at Boeing Commercial Airplane Group (BCAG) several externally-developed programs were reviewed. Each system had unique strengths, but none satisfied our requirements for broad utilization. A human modeling program was developed internally which complied with a set of application-oriented development guidelines. Compliance with these guidelines during development led to a high level of utilization by engineering users. The cost of broadly implementing the model, however, was increased development time. Additional functions, such as strength modeling and animation, are required by our users. To accelerate the development of additional functions we may obtain support from other software development sources. Full understanding of our development guidelines will help ensure that additional functions can be fully integrated into our routine engineering operations.