Walker, Guy,

Human factors in automotive engineering and technology / Guy H. Walker, Heriot-Watt University, UK, Neville A. Stanton, University of Southampton, UK and Paul M. Salmon, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. - 2015 - xv, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Human factors in road and rail transport . - Human factors in road and rail transport. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-301) and index.

The car of the future, here today -- A technology timeline -- Lessons from aviation -- Defining drivin -- Describing driver error -- Examining driver error and its causes -- A psychological model of driving -- Vehicle feedback and driver situational awareness -- Vehicle automation and driver workload -- Automation displays -- Trust in vehicle technology -- A systems view of vehicle automation -- Conclusions.

"Offering a unique perspective on vehicle design and on new developments in vehicle technology, this book bridges the gap between engineers, who design and build cars, and human factors, as a body of knowledge with considerable value in this domain. The work that forms the basis of the book represents more than 40 years of experience by the authors. It offers actionable design guidance, combined with a set of case studies highly relevant to current technological challenges in vehicle design"--Provided by publisher.

9781409447573 (hardback : alk. paper)

2014046296


Automobiles--Design and construction.
Human engineering.
Human-machine systems.


Print books.

TL250 / .W35 2015