Case Analysis Effectiveness

For ASCI 638, Human Factors in Unmanned Aerial Systems, I wrote a case analysis on the burgeoning crew resource management in the UAS field. Research into this topic helped my narrow my focus into research on the issues associated with human factors in UAS. I can confidently say that I learned a lot about the current state of the UAS field as a whole throughout the course but the focus of the case analysis was important to those ends as well. The study of human factors seem to me to have the goal of preventing accidents and mishaps and saving lives. Humans are complex creatures and more thought and study needs to be placed into how we operate in the world. I would like see a case analysis on the subject of CRM in UAS by someone who knows about human psychology and training programs in general.

The case analysis seems like it could be a useful tool for those who need to make decisions about important actions. It could definitely hold utility in my line of work as a KC-135 navigator. A case analysis could potentially encompass many different sets of data and create a solid argument for or against a certain action. In many ways, a case analysis is like a conversation on what we should do about a problem. The problem is stated, data is presented, actions are suggests, and recommendations come from both sides. I would say that is a great way to go about problems and avoid just pointing fingers.

I think the project could have been split up a bit. There could have been module assignments due with just the alternative actions, or just the summary. Also, it was hard to figure out what exactly a summary was doing in a case analysis. A literature might be better suited for something like this. Additionally, 20 pages is too long to make any point at this level. I was struggling to break 16 without putting in fluff and filler. Just a suggestion.

Peace!