Numerous methods are used at IAD, covering the areas of requirements analysis and structuring, prototyping and evaluation. Various measurement systems and devices as well as laboratories and test environments are available for this purpose.

Methods

Requirement Analysis and Struturing

On the following page you will find methods for requirements analysis and structuring at the IAD.

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Prototyping

On the following page you will find prototyping methods that IAD uses in studies.

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User-centred Evaluation

On the following page you will find methods that IAD uses for user-centred evaluation.

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Expert Evaluation

On the following page you will find methods that IAD uses for expert evaluations.

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Measuring systems

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Eye Movement Analysis

With eye movement analysis systems it is possible to record gaze target and follow-up movements.

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Motion Analysis

Currently, the sensor-based Captiv system from TEA is used for motion detection at IAD.

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Wearables

The term wearables stands for small, networked computers that are worn on the body. These include smartwatches or fitness wristbands.

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Detection Response Task

A stimulus-response time test can be used to determine performance-based mental stress measurement and attention measurement.

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3D Body Scanner

The IAD has a body scanner that allows body measurements to be taken optically.

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Test Environments & Laboratories

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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

Augmented reality is the computer-based extension of reality perception. Virtual reality is the creation of a virtual environment.

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Static Driving Simulator

The IAD has a static driving simulator with high imaging fidelity.

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Dynamic Driving Simulator

The IAD has a dynamic driving simulator which is equipped with a so-called seat box and a hexapod.

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Testing Area August-Euler-Airfield Griesheim

The August-Euler-Airfield in Griesheim is available as a test site for carrying out a wide variety of driving tests.

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Usability Laboratory

Various laboratories are available for carrying out usability and user experience tests at the IAD.

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Biomechanics Laboratory

In the biomechanics laboratory, measurements are made of isometric maximum forces during different postures.

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Flight Simulator

The flight simulator has most recently been used in several laboratory studies to investigate human influence on landing gear load variation.

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