HFI DTC Research
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The HFI DTC research programme, led by BAE Systems AeI, focuses on the integration of Human Factors across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Unified Customer. Our partners are from defence industrial and academic organisations including Lockheed Martin UKIS, MBDA, SEA Ltd and the Universities of Birmingham, Cranfield (Bedfordshire & Shrivenham sites) and Southampton.
The HFI DTC is currently running research activities across five strategic areas:
- HFI Process Current research themes include: ‘Risk-based’ HFI Processes for Urgent Operational Requirements (UORs); and Processes and Methods for considering people factors in Through Life Capability Management (TLCM).
- HFI Models and Methods Current research themes include: Use of Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) for requirements analysis and system specification; Development of models of Command and Control for Network Enabled Capability (NEC).
- Command and Control Current research themes include: HFI Guidance to support the digitisation of Command and Control; and Development of common Human Machine Interface (HMI) design concepts for Uninhabited Vehicles.
- Training Current research themes include: Collective Training Needs Analysis; Human Factors of Interactive 3D and Gaming Technologies; and Development of best practice in After Action Reviews.
- Multi-Agency/Multi-National Interoperability Current research themes include: Application of Crew Resource Management to aid in the training of Military Stabilisation Support Teams.
