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Air Force Human Systems Integration (HSI) Program


> MISSION:Optimize warfighter capability through a human-centric approach to system development, acquisition, and sustainment

> HSI:Considers the human in the design and engineering of a system, to maximize total system performance (human + hardware + software) and minimize total ownership cost

Human Systems Integration Directorate (711 HPW/HP)


HSI Role in the USAF

HSI Practitioner Integration

Air Force System

Operators, Maintainers, Support

MISSION SUCCESS

We represent the human• Identify human limitations and capabilities• Identify risks along with a risk mitigation plan (risk reduction)

Goal-optimize system performance by• Integrating human to system(s) processes• Highlight inefficiencies/efficiencies caused by human-in-the-loop• Reduce risks to system/human life• Reduce cost


Air Force HSI Direction

AF HSI Services

PPBE Planning Phase

DoDI 5000.02AFI 63-101AFI 10-601AFPD 48-1AFI 48-101

DoD & AF Policies


HP HSI Focus Areas

• Program Support• MAJCOM• Centers• Program Offices• Medical Services

• In-House Laboratory• Ergonomic Assessments• Exoskeleton Reviews

• DoD HSI Support• HSI MIL Handbook• MIL-STD-1472H• Joint HSI Working Group• HFES/HFE TAG• SAE Standards


HSI Customer Support

AFRL/Tech Transition

20%

AFLCMC25%

AFMS25%

MAJCOM20%

SMC10%

ACC, AFMC, AMC, AETC,

AFGSC, AFSOC, AFSPC, JCIDS

S&T 6.3, Core Functions

VC-25, CRH, RQ-4, MQ-9, ACS, KC-46,

T-X, F-22, B-52BOMC, Pilot-

Physician,Medical Studies

SPACE, GBSD

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MAJCOM Support Liaisons



MAJCOM Support Liaison

System Program OfficesContract Language ReviewTechnical Design ReviewsDeliverable ReviewsHSIP, SEP, TEMP, PESHE

MAJCOM A5Requirements Development CDD, SSR, HPT ReviewsModifications ReviewsTrade Space Analysis

Operator SupportRequests from Safety, Surgeon General, and Field UnitsSustainment Programs not requiring Engineering ChangesHSI Operational Risk Assessments

Liaison


Programs Supported at MAJCOMs

• ACC• Next gen ISR Strike AoA• Spatial Disorientation Trainers (COMACC

directed)• JSTARS• F-15, F-16, F-22

• AETC• Advanced Pilot Training (T-X)• KC-46• T-1 Avionics Upgrade

• AFGSC• Flt Equip (flash goggles, NVG, IAE)• B-1 Targeting Pod, B-52 Radar Modernization

Program/Re-Engine/Ejection Seats• UH-1N and UH-1N Replacement• GBSD, MM III, Air Launch Control System –

Replacement

• AFMC• AFSC – AF Sustainment Center• AFRL – AF Research Laboratory

• AFSOC• AFSOC-ATC Combat Integrated Aircrew Body

Armor (Eagle Vest) AC/HC/MC-130• CV-22 Specialized Automated Mission Suite

Enhanced Situational Awareness (SAMS-ESA)• Specialized Refueling Equipment

• AFSPC• NSDC – National Space Defense Center• Space S&T

• AMC• Presidential Aircraft Recap (AF One)• Aerial Port Human Perf & Future Operations• KC-46 (Road to Initial and Full Operations)• Aircraft Towing Mishaps


Air Force Global Strike Command

• ACC• Next gen ISR Strike AoA• Spatial Disorientation Trainers (COMACC

directed)• JSTARS• F-15, F-16, F-22

• AETC• Advanced Pilot Training (T-X)• KC-46• T-1 Avionics Upgrade

• AFGSC• Flt Equip (flash goggles, NVG, IAE)• B-1 Targeting Pod, B-52 Radar Modernization

Program/Re-Engine/Ejection Seats• UH-1N and UH-1N Replacement• GBSD, MM III, Air Launch Control System –

Replacement

• AFMC• AFSC – AF Sustainment Center• AFRL – AF Research Laboratory

• AFSOC• AFSOC-ATC Combat Integrated Aircrew Body

Armor (Eagle Vest) AC/HC/MC-130• CV-22 Specialized Automated Mission Suite

Enhanced Situational Awareness (SAMS-ESA)• Specialized Refueling Equipment

• AFSPC• NSDC – National Space Defense Center• Space S&T

• AMC• Presidential Aircraft Recap (AF One)• Aerial Port Human Perf & Future Operations• KC-46 (Road to Initial and Full Operations)• Aircraft Towing Mishaps



System Program OfficesB-1 FITP / SBB-52 Re-Engine ProgramB-52 Radar Modernization ProgramGround Based Strategic Deterrent Airborne Launch Control System – R

MAJCOM A5B-52 Radar Modernization ProgramUH-1N and UH-1N ReplacementGround Based Strategic Deterrent Airborne Launch Control System – R

Liaison



System Program OfficesB-1 FITP / SBB-52 Re-Engine ProgramB-52 Radar Modernization ProgramGround Based Strategic Deterrent Airborne Launch Control System – R

MAJCOM A5B-52 Radar Modernization ProgramUH-1N and UH-1N ReplacementGround Based Strategic Deterrent Airborne Launch Control System – R

Operator SupportMinute Man III - Habitability/Safety IssuesUH-1N 3D cockpit scansJoint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) for Security Forces

15% Growth in Overall Services within the Command

Liaison

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HSI Laboratory



HSI Laboratory

• E r g o n o m i c A s s e s s m e n t s• Postural risk analysis • Workstation evaluations• Discomfort surveys • 3D Modeling

• Ta s k & W o r k l o a d A n a l y s i s• Video recording of tasks• Analysis of tasks for optimization• Usability analysis• Fatigue analysis

• E x o s k e l e t o n E v a l u a t i o n s• Capture Customer Needs• Evaluate Tools according to the Need• Provide “Consumer Reports” Evaluation Results• Support Unit Field Evaluation & Acquisition


Exoskeleton Evaluations

• H S I L a b• Usability• Training• Maintainability• Wearability• Safety• Mobility• Logistics• Effectiveness• Cost

• N A M R U - D• Biodynamics• Biomechanics

• O S U S R I• Spinal Loading• Injury Risk

Evaluation Conducted with OSU SRI

Reviewed Available Tools

Scorecard

Reviewed Customer Needs

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HSI Success Stories



Ergonomic Assessment for AircrewsAircrews have been reporting chronic pain

• Seating• Mission length

A p p r o a c h :• Telephone interviews of representative aircrew• Discomfort survey distributed to 470 crew

members• Workstation measurements• MIL-STD/industry standard evaluation• Ergonomic risk assessment• Recommendations

A c t i o n s / R e s u l t s :• Report provided to customer• Created 3D scans of seat and digitally modeled• Annotated specific/actionable recommendations

on 3D model to illustrate improvement options• Ergonomic risk assessment of

proposed/recommended aircrew workstation• Provide customers with HSI language for

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Boom Operator Seat

Legacy Boom Operator seat has several ergonomic and habitability issues

• Unsupported chin (neck strain)• Twisted hips• Left knee jammed for support

New Boom seat cushion was designed and selected as part of 2017 Spark Tank (innovation program)

HSI Lab providing design and test support• Planned & Executed ground test at Altus AFB• Ergonomic & Functional evaluations of system

Spark Tank Design

LEGACY UPGRADED


Pilot Workload Study

Air Force Test Center (Edwards AFB) is working to develop a capability to measure pilot workload objectively

Data collection scenario: Aerial Refueling

An effort involving researchers across AFRL with HPI personnel are working to provide technical support

Project Won Edwards AFB ‘Innovation of the Year’

Data collected:• Eye tracking cameras• Heart beat/variability• Breathing data• Pilot control inputs• EEG

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DoD HSI Support



AF HSI in the DoD Community

• Policy Development• DoD MIL Handbook for HSI• DoD HSI Standards Working Group

• Air Force Representation• DoD HFE TAG• Joint HSI Steering Committee

• Community Participation• Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)• SAFE Association• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)• DSIAC Aircraft Survivability Course


Air Force Institute of Technology

AFIT School of Systems and Logistics offers HSI Training to all DoD Mil/Civ

SYS 269 Intermediate Human Systems Integration• Objectives

1. Understand the role of HSI as Systems Engineering process2. Understand how HSI is applied across the entire system life cycle3. Understand tools that can be used to apply HSI considerations across the system life cycle.

• Course RegistrationVisit the AFIT/LS website at https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/afitnow/

• Training Administrative Team: DSN 785-7777, ext 3164, [email protected]

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Questions?


Contact 711 HPW/HPComm (937) 255-3767, DSN 785-3767EMAIL: [email protected]

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