Breaking the Mishap Chain: Human Factors Lessons Learned From Aerospace Accidents and Incidents in Research, Flight Test, and Development - Hardcover

NASA

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1782662464 ISBN 13: 9781782662464

Publisher: Military Bookshop, 2012

Synopsis

NASA Aeronautics Book Series. By Peter W. Merlin, et al. Contains a collection of case studies of mishaps involving experimental aircraft, aerospace vehicles, and spacecraft in which human factors played a significant role. Offered as a learning tool so that future organizations, programs, and projects may not be destined to repeat the mistakes of the past. Written in such a way as to be useful to a wide audience. Each case study includes a detailed analysis of aeromedical and organizational factors for the benefit of students, teachers, and others with an academic interest in human factors issues in the aerospace environment. Each story includes historical background.

About this title

About the Author

Peter W. Merlin has authored numerous books and articles on aerospace history and technology. He has appeared in documentary television programs for Discovery Channel, the History Channel, National Geographic, and others, including Modern Marvels, Mystery Hunters, Inside Area 51, Return to Area 51, Atomic Journeys, Area 51 Declassified, and The Truth Behind Area 51.

Edition details

• Publisher: Military Bookshop
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782662464
• ISBN 13: 9781782662464
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 244
• Editor: Merlin Peter W, Bendrick Greg A