"Human Factors in Simulation and Training" by D.A. Vincenzi, J.A. Wise, M. Mouloua, P. A. Hancock

As more, and more sophisticated, simulation tools and training technologies become available, a complete understanding of how to use them appropriately will be even more crucial. Elucidating theory and application, the book addresses numerous issues and concepts pertaining to human factors in simulation and training, making this volume an important addition to the bookshelf of any human factors professional.


Measure twice, cut once. Although applicable to all areas of human factors research, this old adage is especially relevant to simulation and training. As a tool, simulation is an aid to the imagination; however, if incorrectly or inadequately used, it can lead to inaccurate outcomes that not only limit the possibilities, but potentially cause harm. A comprehensive overview of the topic from a human factor perspective, Human Factors in Simulation and Training not only reflects the state-of-the art, but also integrates the literature on simulation into one cohesive resource.

The editors have solicited chapters on a wide variety of topics, beginning with theory and application in areas ranging from traditional training to augmented and virtual reality. This coverage includes surface ships, submarines, naval aviation, commercial aviation, space, and medicine. The theory based section focuses on human factors aspects of simulation and training ranging from the history of simulators and training devices, to future trends in simulation from both a civilian and military perspective. The chapters expand on concepts regarding simulator usage particularly with respect to the validity and functionality of simulators as training devices. They contain in-depth discussions of specific issues, including fidelity, interfaces and control devices, transfer of training, simulator sickness, effects of motion in simulated systems, and virtual reality.


Contents
Preface
Editors.
Contributors.
Section IT heory
Chapter 1 Human Factors in Simulation and Training: An Overview
Chapter 2 Justification for Use of Simulation
Chapter 3 Transfer of Training
Chapter 4 Simulation Fidelity
Chapter 5 Controls and Displays for Aviation Research Simulation
Chapter 6 Simulation Sickness
Chapter 7 Simulation-Based Situation Awareness Training
Chapter 8 Performance Assessment in Simulation
Chapter 9 The Future of Simulation
Section II Application
Chapter 10 Human Factors and Discrete-Event Simulation
Chapter 11 Virtual Reality in the Training Environment
Chapter 12 The Transformation of Shiphandling and Navigation Training
Chapter 13 Space Adaptation Syndrome and Perceptual Training
Chapter 14 Civil Aviation: Flight Simulators and Training
Chapter 15 Distributed After-Action Review for Simulation-Based Training
Chapter 16 Performance Measurement Issues and Guidelines for Adaptive, Simulation-Based Training
Chapter 17 Decision Making under Crisis Conditions: A Training and Simulation Perspective
Chapter 18 Augmented Reality as a Means of Job Task Training in Aviation
Chapter 19 Simulation Research in the Command and Control of Air Operations: Implications of the Network-Centric Concept
Chapter 20 Simulation Advances in Medical Training Laparoscopic Skill Acquisition
Chapter 21 Communications and Coordination Training with Speech-Interactive Synthetic Teammates: A Design and Evaluation Case Study
Appendix A: Glossary of Modeling Terms
Appendix B: Glossary of Simulation Terms
Appendix C: Glossary of Verification, Validation, and Accreditation Terms
Index