A Description of the Astronaut's Task in Project Mercury
- 1 September 1961
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Vol. 3 (3) , 149-165
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872086100300301
Abstract
The integration of the man in the Mercury system is discussed in terms of his contribution to system reliability and flexibility. Eight basic flight tasks are described. In addition, the contributions of the astronauts to the development of the Mercury vehicle are outlined. Also considered are the possible applications of Mercury human factors experience to future space flight programs.Keywords
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