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Use the buttons below to submit additional human factors terms and definitions. Submit either a document or technical report with multiple definitions or submit a single sourced definition for a human factors terms. All definitions must include a citable source to be included.
Backround
Fort Hill Group has developed an interactive tool for searching human factors terms. Searches can be conducted based on terms, definitions, or both. Fort Hill Group is comprised of Human Factors experts working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration. Having searchable aviation-related human factors terms is an efficient way to reference standardized vocabulary.
This tool is provided for reference and education. It is based on data sources linked to each definition. To access each data source, click on the name of the data source in the far-right column. The Human Factors Dictionary can be searched by “term”, by “definition”, or by “all fields.” Select the appropriate filter under the search box, then type out your search parameter. The terms and definitions will automatically update based on your search.
The Human Factors Dictionary can be searched by “term”, by “definition”, or by “all fields.” Select the appropriate filter under the search box, then type out your search parameter. The terms and definitions will automatically update based on your search.
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