Human factors aviation sites

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  • CAA - Civil Aviation AuthorityThe UK's independent aviation regulator with all civil aviation regulatory functions (economic and safety regulation, airspace policy, and consumer protection).
  • Human Information Processing Research Branch (NASA)This division of NASA is creating and applying a new understanding of how individuals and teams assimilate and act on information in pursuit of goals critical to the success of NASA missions. The site provides access to research details and downloadable reports. The main focus is on human information processing, human automation integration and system safety.
  • The Human Factors Research and Engineering Groupprovides scientific and technical support for the civil aviation human factors research program and for human factors applications in acquisition, certification, regulation, and standards. It develops and assures implementation of human factors policies, regulations, programs, and procedures which promote the safety and productivity of the national airspace system. It also formulates and manages the aviation human factors research program and provides human factors support to acquisition and regulatory activities.
  • Royal Aeronautical SocietyThe Human Factors Group of the Royal Aeronautical Society exists to improve standards of safety in aviation by promoting better industry understanding of human factors hazards and techniques for dealing with them. The Human Factors Group committee plans conferences, directs research and advises operators and regulators on Human Factors issues.