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Advances in Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling

Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conferences on Human Factors and Simulation and Digital Human Modeling and Applied Optimization, Held on July 21–25, 2018, in Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA

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  • © 2019

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Editors:
  1. Daniel N. Cassenti

    1. U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA

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  • Reports on computational modeling and simulator studies of human factors phenomena
  • Discusses applications in various fields, including medicine, economics, transportation, and aviation
  • Describes advances in virtual tools, such as training simulation, and virtual and augmented reality
  • Highlights the main challenges in developing reliable computational tools for human factors research

Part of the book series: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC, volume 780)

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Table of contents (50 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Virtual Environments and Augmented Reality

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Determining the Ecological Validity of Simulation Environments in Support of Human Competency Development

      • Glenn A. Hodges
      Pages 3-14

    3. The Use of Immersive Virtual Reality for the Test and Evaluation of Interactions with Simulated Agents

      • Gabrielle Vasquez, Rhyse Bendell, Andrew Talone, Blake Nguyen, Florian Jentsch
      Pages 15-25

    4. Beyond Anthropometry and Biomechanics: Digital Human Models for Modeling Realistic Behaviors of Virtual Humans

      • Thomas Alexander, Lisa Fromm
      Pages 26-33

    5. Determining the Effect of Object-Based Foveated Rendering on the Quality of Simulated Reality

      • Varun Aggarwal, Denise Nicholson, Kathleen Bartlett
      Pages 34-44

    6. A Test Protocol for Advancing Behavioral Modeling and Simulation in the Army Soldier Systems Engineering Architecture

      • Joan H. Johnston, Samantha Napier, Clay Burford, Shanell Henry, Bill Ross, Colleen Patton
      Pages 45-55

    7. Human Factors for Military Applications of Head-Worn Augmented Reality Displays

      • Mark A. Livingston, Zhuming Ai, Jonathan W. Decker
      Pages 56-65

    8. Latent Heat Loss of a Virtual Thermal Manikin for Evaluating the Thermal Performance of Bicycle Helmets

      • Shriram Mukunthan, Jochen Vleugels, Toon Huysmans, Guido De Bruyne
      Pages 66-78

    9. Modeling of 3D Environments for Collaborative Immersive Applications Scenarios

      • Alinne Ferreira, Jordan Rodrigues, Anselmo Paiva, Ivana Maia, João Leite
      Pages 79-85

  3. Modeling and Simulation Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
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    2. Manned-Unmanned Teaming: US Army Robotic Wingman Vehicles

      • Ralph W. Brewer II, Eduardo Cerame, E. Ray Pursel, Anthony Zimmermann, Kristin E. Schaefer
      Pages 89-100

    3. Monitoring Task Fatigue in Contemporary and Future Vehicles: A Review

      • Gerald Matthews, Ryan Wohleber, Jinchao Lin, Gregory Funke, Catherine Neubauer
      Pages 101-112

    4. Estimating Human State from Simulated Assisted Driving with Stochastic Filtering Techniques

      • Gregory M. Gremillion, Daniel Donavanik, Catherine E. Neubauer, Justin D. Brody, Kristin E. Schaefer
      Pages 113-125

    5. Translating Driving Research from Simulation to Interstate Driving with Realistic Traffic and Passenger Interactions

      • Jean M. Vettel, Nina Lauharatanahirun, Nick Wasylyshyn, Heather Roy, Robert Fernandez, Nicole Cooper et al.
      Pages 126-138

    6. Challenges with Developing Driving Simulation Systems for Robotic Vehicles

      • Kristin E. Schaefer, Ralph W. Brewer, Brandon S. Perelman, E. Ray Pursel, Eduardo Cerame, Kim Drnec et al.
      Pages 139-150

    7. Trust in Automation Among Volunteers Participating in a Virtual World Telehealth Mindfulness Meditation Training Program

      • Valerie J. Rice, Rebekah Tree, Gary Boykin, Petra Alfred, Paul J. Schroeder
      Pages 151-160

    8. Perceived Workload and Performance in the Presence of a Malodor

      • William Y. Pike, Michael D. Proctor, Christina-Maile C. Pico, Mark V. Mazzeo
      Pages 161-169

    9. Automatic Generation of Statistical Shape Models in Motion

      • Femke Danckaers, Sofia Scataglini, Robby Haelterman, Damien Van Tiggelen, Toon Huysmans, Jan Sijbers
      Pages 170-178

    10. Multi-patch B-Spline Statistical Shape Models for CAD-Compatible Digital Human Modeling

      • Toon Huysmans, Femke Danckaers, Jochen Vleugels, Daniël Lacko, Guido De Bruyne, Stijn Verwulgen et al.
      Pages 179-189
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About this book

This book focuses on computational modeling and simulation research that advances the current state-of-the-art regarding human factors in this area. It reports on cutting-edge simulators such as virtual and augmented reality, on multisensory environments, and on modeling and simulation methods used in various applications, including surgery, military operations, occupational safety, sports training, education, transportation and robotics.

Based on the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling, held on July 21–25, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, USA, 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 research field.

Editors and Affiliations

  • U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA

    Daniel N. Cassenti

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