Full Description

The handbook defines the principles and processes of human dependability as integral part of system safety and dependability. The handbook focuses on human behaviour and performance during the different operation situations as for example in a control centre such as handover to routine mission operation, routine mission operation, satellite maintenance or emergency operations.

This handbook illustrates the implementation of human dependability in the system life cycle, where during any project phase there exists the need to systematically include considerations of the:
- Human element as part of the space system,
- Impact of human behaviour and performance on safety and dependability.
Within this scope, the main application areas of the handbook are to support the:
a. Development and validation of space system design during the different project phases,
b. Development, preparation and implementation of space system operations including their support such as the organisation, rules, training etc.
c. Collection of human error data and investigation of incidents or accidents involving human error.