Space Studies 515 Class Schedule

Space Studies 515 Class Schedule

515 Human Factors in Space Operations

Space Studies Department Dr. Vadim Y. Rygalov

University of North Dakota UND Space Studies, Room# 534

Fall Semester 2005 Phone: (701) 777-6041

E-mail:

Activity ## / Chats / Topic, Lesson ## / Reading
1 / 08/22-25/2005 / Introduction to Human Factors in Space Operations, #1 / Handout, MSIS 1-1 to 8, 2-1;
MSIS = NASA Man-System Integration Standards, HF reading;
LA, Ch 1;
LA = ‘Living Aloft…’
2 / Space Environments vs. Earth Environments, Human Evolution as Process of Adaptation to Earth Environment, #2 / Handout #2 = PPT slide shows #2;
LA. Ch.1
3 / 08/29-09/01/2005 / Earth Physiology vs. Space Physiology (Multiple Micro-g Physiological Alterations & Countermeasures), #3 / Handout #3;
LA, Ch. 2
4 / Neuro-Vestibular System Adaptations to Altered g-Environments, #4 / Handout #4;
LA, Ch. 2
5 / 09/08/2005;
09/05/2005
Holiday:
Labor Day / Earth Physiology vs. Space Physiology (Dynamic of Physiological Alterations & Countermeasures), #5 / Handout #5;
LA, Ch. 2
6 / Approaches for Life Support (LS) in Space: Physical-Chemical LS, #6 / Handout #6
7 / 09/12-15/2005 / Approaches for Life Support (LS) in Space: Closed Ecosystem & Bio-Regenerative LS, #7 / Handout #7
8 / The Biological/Physiological Basis for Behavior: Nervous System Organization, #8 / Handout #8
9 / 09/19-22/2005 / Human Perception/Space Adaptation, #9 / Handout #9, MSIS 4-1 to 5
10 / Cognitive Processing, Attention, #10 / Handout #10
11 / 09/26-29/2005 / Memory and Learning, #11 / Handout #11
12 / Human/Machine Interaction (HMI) Issues, #12 / Handout #12;
LA, Ch. 4
13 / 10/03-06/2005 / Human Factor in Control Design, #13 / MSIS 4-6 to 7, 5-1 to 61, 10-30;
LA, Ch. 4
14 / Systems for Information Input, #14 / Handout #14
15 / 10/10-13/2005 / Display Systems Requirements, #15 / Handout #15, MSIS 6-20 to 24, 9-57 to 59, 9-72 to 84
16 / Control and Data Inputs:
Workstation Design, #16 / MSIS 4-8 to 24, 5-62 to 83, 9-1 to 8, 9-21 to 36, 9-52 to 56
17 / 10/17-20/2005 / Exam # 1 / Open Notes:
Cover lessons 1 to 16
18 / 10/17-20/2005 / Anthropometry and Ergonomics, “Ergo-Lab”, #17 / Handout #17, MSIS 3-1 to 10, 28-30;
LA, Ch. 4
19 / Tool Design, #18 / Handout #18
20 / 10/24-27/2005 / Restraint and Mobility Design, #19 / MSIS 3-29, 8-18 to 30,9-8 to12, 11-1 to9, 11-20 to 38
21 / Workstation and EVA Design, #20 / MSIS 9-1 to 7, 9-9 to 14, 11-67 to 70, 14-1 to 65
22 / 10/31-11/03/2005 / Mission goals, task allocation & workload, #21 / Handout #21
23 / Discussion: Workload Concerns, #22 / Bold Endeavors (BE): Ch. 5, 6
24 / 11/07-10/2005 / Nutrition & Food Supply in Closed Environments, #23 / MSIS 6-1 to 6, 8-1 to 17, 8-31 to 53, 10-1 to 2, 10-19 to 30
25 / Health Management/Training Program;
Medical Emergency Pack Development, #24 / Handout #24
26 / 11/14-17/2005 / Architecture and ActivityCenter Design, #25 / Handout #25
27 / Habitability Issues: Physical Environment of the Space, #26 / Bold Endeavors (BE): Ch. 12, 16;
LA, Ch. 3
28 / Discussion: Habitat, Privacy and Personal Space, #27 / Handout #27;
LA, Ch. 4
29 / 11/21-24/2005 / Exam # 2 / Open Notes:
Cover lessons 17 to 27
30 / 11/21/2005
11/24/2005
Holiday:
Thanksgiving / Habitability: Social-Psychological Environment of Space, #28 / Handout #28;
LA, Ch. 5
31 / Social Psychology, Group Behaviors, #29 / Handout #29, Bold Endeavors (BE): Ch. 11;
LA, Ch. 5
32 / 11/28-12/01/2005 / Teamwork Principles, #30 / Handout #30;
LA, Ch. 5
33 / Teamwork, Personality Types, #31 / Handout #31;
LA, Ch. 5
34 / Discussion: Personnel Selection & Remote Settings Monitoring Issues (Astronaut Selection & Training), #32 / Handout #32
Bold Endeavors: Ch. 15, 17
35 / 12/05-08/2005
Last week for chats / Cross Cultural and Gender Issues (Mixed & International Crew), #33 / Handout; Bold Endeavors (BE): Ch. 18 (Long-Term Habitation Issues);
LA, Ch. 5
36 / Crisis and Its Resolution; Panic Development & Uncertainty Training, #34 / Handout #34;
LA, Ch. 7;
LA, Ch. 6, 7
37 / Discussion: Leadership in Confined, Remote Settings, #35 / Handout #35, Bold Endeavors (BE): Ch. 7;
LA, Ch. 5
38 / External Communication Issues (Space Applications: Ground MissionControl/Space Crew Interaction), #36 / Bold Endeavors (BE): Ch.13;
LA, Ch. 8
39 / Additional Activity: 12/05-08/2005
Examples for Presentations / EVA Psychology by J. Untener / PPT Slide Show
40 / Psychology & High Risk Environment Simulation by A. Gieske / PPT Slide Show
41 / Leader & Group by E. Watson / PPT Slide Show
42 / Muscular/Skeletal Dynamic in 0-g by L. Zhong / PPT Slide Show
43 / 12/09/2005 / Reading & Review Day
(Consultations by e-mail) / E-mail:
44 / 12/12/2005 / Research Papers & PPT Presentations due to 12:00 noon CT / Send to:
45 / 12/12-15/2005 / Sp St 515 HFS Final Exam # 3 / Open Notes:
Cover lessons 1 to 38

Chat Sessions/Seminars/Consultations Location

Location: UND, JohnD.OdegardSchool of Aerospace Studies,

Clifford Hall, fifth floor, # 534

Hours: Monday through Friday; by e-mail

Exams

Location: UND, JohnD.OdegardSchool of Aerospace Studies,

Clifford Hall, fifth floor, # 534

Hours: during scheduled time (See 515 Class Schedule for fall 2005), based on SmartExam software or by e-mail

Required Reading for Sp St 515 HFS

Connors M. M., Harrison A. A., Akins F. R. “Living Aloft: Human Requirements for Extended Space Flight”, NASA: Scientific and Technical Information Branch; WashingtonDC, 1985, 420 p.
Stuster Jack, “Bold Endeavors: Lessons From Polar and Space Exploration”, 1996, 383 p.