Ground Systems Architecture Workshop –2002Breakout Session 11DHuman Systems Integration (HSI)StandardizationBrian Shaw•What are the mandates for HSI standardization andOperational Architecture development activities?– DoD 5000.2 requires comprehensive HSI program, yet gap existsin AFSPC mandate documents and implementation– Operators have different goals than AFSPC, which drive differentdesign approaches.• Operators used during development are not the operators that willoperate the system.• Operators tend to design system based on currently technology, mayfail to consider how future technology can be employed– Comprehensive HSI processes often don’t exist due to impressionthat “no harm can be done”.• Harm can be done… if critical data is not presented… criticalinformation can’t be processed and disseminated•What are the operational benefits/ impacts/ challengesUSAF (and other) space systems operations?– Results in systems that are easier to learn, error-resistant, safer andcost-effective.– Lack of clear definition of AF requirements impedes definingbenefits/ impacts/ challenges.• Level of automation?• Required training level?• Skill level of operators/maintainers?– HSI is systems approach, more than just screens or hardware– Should design with the entire life cycle of the system in mind• Consideration must include operation of unhealthy vehicles•How can Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) productshelp meet HSI standardization and operationalarchitecture development needs?– Not a full solution or a panacea, but has utility• COTS evolves much faster than development lifecycle• May end up with unsupported COTS products when fielding– No one COTS product can do it all• Wrappers for common user interface is expensive• Good Application Program Interfaces (APIs) are needed•Summary– Need a baseline HSI process• Need to fully understand the mission and the requirements.– Must determine appropriate level of standardization.• Standardization of process is an essential step– HSI Research is essential to determining appropriatehuman performance criteria• What is a “good enough” system?– Need high level proponents to elevate criticality of HSIconcerns•Panelist’s Closing Statement– Tom Riebe: Many opportunities exist in HSI. Application of HSIcan reduce costs and improve crew efficiency.– Brian Louie: Critical to have an HSI process at the beginning and“spend the bucks” so that you don’t end up with a big mess severalyears later.– Steve Scholz: HSI must have process. The process must includebaseline and variations.– Roger Dispoto: HSI is more than just screens and plays a rolethroughout the design of the system. If you apply HSI upfront andearly you may hit the