Human Readiness Levels Explained

Journal Article · 27 May 2021 · Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046211017410 · OSTI ID:1787523

See, Judi E. ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

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.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525.
• OSTI ID: 1787523
• Report Number(s): SAND-2021-4299J; 695465
• Journal Information: Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications, Vol. 29, Issue 4; ISSN 1064-8046
• Publisher: SAGECopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English