ELITE Human Engineering

 Introduction This week's project aimed to delve into the aircraft configuration section of the ERAU Virtual Hub to assess the functionalities of prevalent uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms. The Hub simulation demonstrated remarkable user-friendliness, owing much to the detailed tutorial provided. It provides an extensive range of choices for assembling both the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the ground control system (GCS), even allowing for the creation of flight plans. This enables a seamless simulation of UAS integration and mission execution. The image below depicts the HUB simulation environment, with the right column offering assembly options for aircraft type and ground control station (GCS).

  Over millennia, human innovation has transformed intricate tasks into manageable endeavors, giving rise to tools that streamline daily activities and complex processes. As technology has evolved, our reliance on sophisticated equipment to shape our environment has grown. This shift has underscored the importance of understanding human factors, also referred to as "human engineering," particularly in government initiatives. In recent times, the rapid progress of uncrewed autonomous systems, or drones, has revolutionized technology, leading to their widespread production. However, this surge prompts a critical examination of how human operators (HO) interact with these systems. This underscores the heightened significance of the following elements: User-Centered Design : Human factors ensure that systems are designed with the end-users in mind. This means considering their capabilities, limitations, and preferences, which leads to more intuitive and user-friendly interfaces...