ABSTRACT

The auto industry is facing tough competition and severe economic constraints. Their products need to be designed "right the first time" with the right combinations of features that not only satisfy the customers but continually please and delight them by providing increased functionality, comfort, convenience, safety, and craftsmanship. Based on t

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction to Automotive Ergonomics

chapter 2|16 pages

Engineering Anthropometry and Biomechanics

chapter 3|22 pages

Occupant Packaging

chapter 5|28 pages

Controls, Displays, and Interior Layouts

chapter 6|22 pages

Field of View from Automotive Vehicles

chapter 7|28 pages

Automotive Lighting

chapter 8|14 pages

Entry and Exit from Automotive Vehicles

chapter 10|10 pages

Automotive Craftsmanship

chapter 12|24 pages

Modeling Driver Vision

chapter 13|12 pages

Driver Performance Measurement

chapter 14|18 pages

Driver Workload Measurement

chapter 15|18 pages

Vehicle Evaluation Methods

chapter 16|8 pages

Special Driver and User Populations

chapter 17|12 pages

Future Research and New Technology Issues