Human Readiness Levels Explained. Issue 4 (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: See, Judi E.
• Other Names: Handley Holly A. H. guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Ergonomics in design. Volume 29:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: technology readiness level -- usability -- human systems integration -- human systems performance; Human engineering -- Periodicals; 620.8205
• DOI: 10.1177/10648046211017410
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-8046

Abstract

The Human Readiness Level scale complements and supplements the existing technology readiness level scale to support comprehensive and systematic evaluation of human system aspects throughout a system's life cycle. The objective is to ensure humans can use a fielded technology or system as intended to support mission operations safely and effectively. This article defines the nine human readiness levels in the scale, explains their meaning, and illustrates their application using a helmet-mounted display example.