(Solved): Figure Q5.1 shows shows a schematic diagram of the main engine controls of a large ship. The crew o ...
Figure Q5.1 shows shows a schematic diagram of the main engine controls of a large ship. The crew of a large ship navigate the vessel from the bridge, which runs across the whole width of the ship and has 'bridge wings' which overhang each side of the ship. There are duplicated engine controls in the centre of the bridge for use whilst out at sea, and on each bridge wing for use whilst manoeuvring in port. In the example of Figure \( Q 51 \), the ship has two propellers, controlled by their pitch (angle of the propeller blades). - State and explain in detail three physical human factors that must be considered in the location of these engine controls and the design of the controls and indicators on the panel. - The engine control panel contains a number of features which are specifically designed to assist with cognitive human factors. Choose two features and explain how you think these features have been designed in consideration of cognitive human factors.
SOLUTION: Ships are massive vessels spanning hundreds of meters in length and weighing thousands of tons. Being able to control and manoeuvre such a large vessel is of paramount importance. The bridge is the main control centre of a vessel, from wher