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Advances in Simulation and Digital Human Modeling

Proceedings of the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conferences on Human Factors and Simulation, and Digital Human Modeling and Applied Optimization, July 16-20, 2020, USA

  • Reports on cutting-edge modeling and simulation methods applied to human factors research
  • Describes advanced virtual and augmented reality tools
  • Covers applications in medicine, sport, transportation, and social sciences

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Table of contents (44 papers)

  1. Driving Simulators

    1. Comparative Analysis to the Performance of Three Mobile Ad-Hoc Network Routing Protocols in Time-Critical Events of Search and Rescue Missions

      • Salama A. Mostafa, Aida Mustapha, Azizul Azhar Ramli, Mohammed Ahmed Jubair, Mustafa Hamid Hassan, Ali Hashim Abbas
      Pages 117-123
    2. The Two-Level Complex of Traffic Behavior Assessment Focused on Driving Skills in the Context of Autonomous Driving

      • Darina Havlíčková, Petr Zámečník, Michal Šimeček, Sára Klečková
      Pages 124-135
    3. Validation of Immersive Design Parameters in Driving Simulation Environments

      • Yvonne Lyga, Merle Lau, Elisabeth Brandenburg, Rainer Stark
      Pages 136-142
  2. Healthcare and Occupational Safety

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 157-157
    2. Gamification of Hazards Recognition in Mining with a Tabletop Card Game

      • Laurie P. Wilson, Leonard D. Brown, Rustin Reed, Jefferey L. Burgess
      Pages 159-166
    3. Simulation-Based Safety Training for Plant Maintenance in Virtual Reality

      • Ebo Kwegyir-Afful, Jussi Kantola
      Pages 167-173
    4. Biomechanical Modeling and 3D Simulation of Firefighting Tasks

      • Susan Xu, Michael Hu, Jeffrey Powell, Ziqing Zhuang
      Pages 174-179
  3. Perceptual and Cognitive Processes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 181-181
    2. Tangible VR Multi-user Simulation Methodology for a Balanced Human System Integration

      • Daniel López-Hernández, Marten Bloch, Konrad Bielecki, Robin Schmidt, Marcel C. A. Baltzer, Frank Flemisch
      Pages 183-189
    3. MiNDesign: Toward a Modeling, Simulation and Evaluation Platform for Human Cognitive Performance

      • Zhiqiang Tian, Liang Zhang, Xin Wang, Yuzhou Liu, Junsong Li, Feng Fu et al.
      Pages 190-196
    4. Perception of Terrain Slope in Real and Virtual Environments

      • Benjamin Lester, Rob Larson, Isaac Dosch, Graeme Fowler, Robert Rauschenberger
      Pages 197-203
  4. Digital Human Modeling by Women

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 205-205
    2. An Exploratory Analysis of User Needs and Design Issues of Wearable Technology for Monitoring Running Performances

      • Sofia Scataglini, Eline Cools, Johan Neyrinck, Stijn Verwulgen
      Pages 207-215
    3. How to Enhance Aging People’s Wellness by Means of Human Centered and Co-design Methodology

      • Silvia Imbesi, Giuseppe Mincolelli, Filippo Petrocchi
      Pages 216-225
    4. SOOMA - New Developments on Automation of Digital Model Cleaning

      • Flavia Hofstetter Pastura, Gabriel Mendonça, Tales Costa, Thatiane Lopes, Maria Cristina Palmer Lima Zamberlan
      Pages 234-240
  5. Motion Capture and Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 249-249

About this book

This book presents the latest advances in modeling and simulation for human factors research. It reports on cutting-edge simulators such as virtual and augmented reality, multisensory environments, and modeling and simulation methods used in various applications, including surgery, military operations, occupational safety, sports training, education, transportation and robotics. Based on two AHFE 2020 Virtual Conferences such as the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conference on Human Factors and Simulation and the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applied Optimization, held on July 16–20, 2020, the book serves as a timely reference guide for researchers and practitioners developing new modeling and simulation tools for analyzing or improving human performance. It also offers a unique resource for modelers seeking insights into human factors research and more feasible and reliable computational tools to foster advances in this exciting field. 


Editors and Affiliations

  • RDRL-HRF-D, Building 519, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA

    Daniel N Cassenti

  • Department of Product Development, Faculty of Design Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

    Sofia Scataglini

  • Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences Division, NASA Lyndon Johnson Space Center, Houston, USA

    Sudhakar L. Rajulu

  • U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Orlando, USA

    Julia L. Wright

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eBook USD 189.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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