Recent Submissions

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  Human Systems Integration Synthesis Model for Ship Design 

  Williams, Douglas (Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012-09);

  Current fiscal constraints are driving the reduction of system life cycle cost (LCC). A key objective of HSI is the reduction of operational cost and the improvement of operational performance. This thesis seeks to develop ...
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  A Human Factors Evaluation of the Space Shuttle Cockpit Avionics Upgrade 

  Westenhaver, Michael S. (Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012-09);

  During the late 90s, NASA retrofitted the Space Shuttle fleet with a glass cockpit. The new displays replicated legacy formats developed in the 70s, and did not leverage 20 years of display technology and human factors ...
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  Assessment of Personality as a Requirement for Next Generation Ship Optimal Manning 

  O'Daniel, Paul Garrett (Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012-09);

  In an effort to reduce next generation naval vessel total operational cost, significant manpower reductions were incorporated into their overall design strategy while maintaining expected mission and performance capabilities. ...