Time: 3:35 PM – 4:25PM
Location: Room 4
Speaker:
Harrison Wissel-Littmann
Human Factors Design Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Abstract:
Head worn displays provide an operator more natural situational awareness tools but can prove difficult to utilize conventional keyboard and mouse without an easily visual connection between user and input. Explore the many advantages and disadvantages of alternative input methods (QWERTY keyboard, virtual keyboard, voice, and novel device input methods ) with a variety of head worn display systems for better input design methodology of head worn situational awareness software.
Speaker Bio:
“Harrison is currently a human factors design engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. He is responsible for being the voice of the pilot, operator, and maintainer in the development of the mission management systems within the Multidomain Control Station supporting the US navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aviation Systems. Harrison also supports multiple software and hardware usability testing efforts for several unmanned and autonomous systems to better protect the warfighter.
Harrison has been with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for 2 years, working in the domain of human factors supporting mission management software, pilot vehicle interface design, and developing the next generation of autonomous system controls. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Harrison earned his degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, along with certificates in Safety Engineering and Holistic Ethical Leadership. He lends his 10 years’ experience as a private pilot to emphasize the rigor of safety in aerospace development to ensure everyone come home at the end of the day.
On the weekends, Harrison is often found at the Texas Soaring Association in Midlothian acting as a towplane pilot for the local glider club, enjoying a local concert, or two-stepping with his fiancée, Connie.