Continued advancements in computer technologies have enabled software engineers to collect more data, to use more sophisticated visual graphics and to automate more tasks / functions, resulting in increased complexity for plant operators. The HMI is the operator’s interface for managing the plant and its safety-critical systems (such as turbines, aircraft, etc. [2, 3]). HMI plays a critical role for safe operations of these kinds of systems.
For example, the case of the Three Mile Island accident showed how a failure in providing clear situational information through the HMI contributed to one of the worst incidents in the industry. Therefore, appropriate design guideline for developing HMI for safety-critical systems is an important aspect of building these systems, and should be executed through a rigorous and thorough process.
Continued advancements in computer technologies have enabled software engineers to collect more data, to use more sophisticated visual graphics and to automate more tasks / functions, resulting in increased complexity for plant operators. The HMI is the operator’s interface for managing the plant and its safety-critical systems (such as turbines, aircraft, etc. [2, 3]). HMI plays a critical role for safe operations of these kinds of systems.
For example, the case of the Three Mile Island accident showed how a failure in providing clear situational information through the HMI contributed to one of the worst incidents in the industry. Therefore, appropriate design guideline for developing HMI for safety-critical systems is an important aspect of building these systems, and should be executed through a rigorous and thorough process.
