Center for Human Factors Research and System Applications
What We Do
The Center for Human Factors Research and System Applications provides internationally-recognized human factors research, engineering, development and evaluation capabilities supporting all modes of transportation within a human systems integration framework. We pioneer new relationships between humans and policies, processes, automation and technologies to improve transportation safety, security and productivity with due concern for unintended consequence. More >>
Featured Work
Capabilities
- Human Perception & Performance
- Automation
- Simulation in Training
- Design & Technology Evaluation
- Fatigue Assessment
- Safety Data & Management
- Organizational Safety Culture
- User Acceptance
- Experimental Design & Analysis
- Field Data Collection
Key Official
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Michael Dinning |
Mr. Dinning has been recognized by the Department of Transportation for his work in deploying advanced technology for public transit systems and developing information technology for logistics management systems. More >> |
![]() Surface Transportation and Aviation Human Factors |
PublicationsIncludes research papers, white papers, presentations and briefings produced by the Volpe Center's Human Factors staff. ProductsIncludes tools created for our sponsors such as software, checklists, databases and charts. |