Human Factors Engineering covers the application of ergonomics, cognitive science and anthropometric data to the design of crewed aerospace systems, encompassing cockpit and crew-station layout, human–machine interface (HMI) design, workload analysis, visibility and reach-envelope assessment, and compliance with airworthiness human factors requirements under CS-25, FAR Part 25 and equivalent military standards.
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