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Human factors

A multidisciplinary field encompassing the behavioral and social sciences, engineering, and physiology, to consider the variables that influence individual and crew performance for the purpose of optimizing human perfor…

Dictionary Term

Human factors

Definition

  • A multidisciplinary field encompassing the behavioral and social sciences, engineering, and physiology, to consider the variables that influence individual and crew performance for the purpose of optimizing human performance and reducing errors.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023