METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE AREA OF THE PANEL THAT CAN BE REACHED

Barry H. Kantowitz and Robert D. Sorkin, Human Factors: Understanding People-System Relationships, John Wiley & Sons, 1983

Workspace Layout. This is a critical step. The designer must use descriptive geometry to determine functional layout based on both static and dynamic anthropometric data. Clearance limits for body parts must be established. Reach envelopes determine panel location and control positions [see right]. Computed-aided graphics are becoming more popular for this important step.