Context - What / Why? ## Design Considerations We are looking to incoporate 2 main design considerations of our Payload Design. #### Simplicity An uncomplicated, simple design is easiest to operate and maintain because it will require less crew training, less crew workload, and will have the least potential for human error. #### Standardization Crew-use hardware (e.g., fasteners, electrical and fluid connectors switches, circuit breakers, and screws, markings, coding, labeling, and equipment/panel arrangements) should be standardized as much as practical. This will simplify operational and maintenance procedures, reduce the number of tools required, crew errors, crew training requirements, and maintenance skill requirements. #### Access Microgravity allows greater access to places that would otherwise not be possible in 1-G. [[Space Design & Construction]] # Generic Workstation Design Considerations Workstation configurations should take into account the operator's needs and capabilities, physical dimensions and the viewing angles and distances. ###### Interchangeable Components Workstations should be designed to incorporate interchangeable components and common interfaces to the greatest extent practical. ###### Reconfigurable workstations Workstations should be capable of being reconfigured to accommodate as wide a variety of uses as practical. ###### Traffic Workstations shall be located so as to minimize interference with and from traffic areas. ###### Distractions Workstations shall be designed such that all external distracting stimuli to the operator are minimized. ###### Ventilation The air stream flow rate and direction shall be adjustable by the workstation operator. #kareena