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1993
 
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Whitmore, Mihriban, Merced-Moore, Darlene and Adam, Susan C. (1993): PVAT -- A Video Analysis Tool for Microgravity Posture Evaluation. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 37th Annual Meeting 1993. pp. 749-753.

“PVAT (Posture Video Analysis Tool) has been developed to meet the special needs of ergonomist and human factors analyst attempting to evaluate microgravity working posture from video footage. These specialists often have very little or no control over the video coverage. Moreover, the majority of Shuttle mission videos are not recorded for quantitative analysis. The purpose for developing PVAT is to provide a structured methodology in which these specialists could optimize the data collection technique. PVAT is specifically designed to document microgravity postures using videos of astronauts working in a space environment. The primary focus of PVAT is identifying the microgravity working postures and relating them to design issues in the workplace. This tool is currently an interactive software prototype written in Supercard. Users are provided with a set of input parameters such as: subject code, body orientation, targeted body part, camera view (given subject location), body movement, and rating level. A secondary set of inputs are also available which provides the ability to document extraneous behaviors or activities such as bending, reaching and interruptions. The tool allows for the input parameters to be customized as needed. Once the setup is defined, the user begins documenting the target posture and/or behaviors. The paper will discuss PVAT, its space applications and plans for its use.”

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Merced-Moore, Darlene and Adam, Susan C. (1993): PVAT -- A Posture Video Analysis Tool. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 37th Annual Meeting 1993. p. 1045.

“The Posture Video Analysis Tool (PVAT) has been developed to meet the special needs of ergonomist and human factors analyst at NASA Johnson Space Center. Often times these specialist must attempt to evaluate microgravity working posture from video footage not specifically recorded for the purposes of quantitative analysis. The purpose for developing PVAT was to provide a structured methodology in which these specialists could optimize the data collection technique. The PVAT is designed such that microgravity postures can be documented while systematically observing footage of astronauts working in a space environment. PVAT is an interactive Macintosh menu and button driven Supercard prototype. Users are provided with a set of input parameters related to the microgravity environment and human performance issues. The primary inputs are: subject code, body orientation, targeted body part camera view (given subject location), body movement and rating level. A secondary set of inputs is available for users wishing to document extraneous behaviors or activities such as bending, reaching, interruptions, etc. These secondary behaviors may be documented as part of the primary inputs or independently. Each entry is time stamped and stored automatically. Provisions are made that allow users to pause, tag incorrect selections, enter an "unsure" response and user comments. Data output is saved as a "text file" using tab delimiters for easy importation into programs such as Microsoft EXCEL. Future PVAT modifications will include adding more input parameters, data reduction capabilities, control of the video deck from the application, and an animated postural glossary.”

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Stuart, Mark A., Jensen, Dean G., Bierschwale, John M., Wilmington, Robert P., Adam, Susan C. and Diaz, Manuel F. (1990): Hand Controller Commonality Evaluation Process. In: D., Woods, and E., Roth, (eds.) Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 34th Annual Meeting 1990, Santa Monica, USA. pp. 121-125.

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