Stories of Modern Technology Failures and Cognitive Engineering Successes

Examining the aftermath of problems with human-technical systems <b>Stories of Modern Technology Failures and Cognitive Engineering Successes</b> explores the significant efforts of those who have made a positive difference. This book represents a variety of cognitive engineering applications including training design military transportation communications medicine and emergency response in the nuclear industry. The focus on engineering solutions emphasizes methodology such as knowledge elicitation laboratory studies naturalistic observation usability and modeling. The book addresses highly complex systems as well as traditional human-machine interfaces.