HUMAN ENGINEERING: A CRITICAL ENABLER OF SUBSURFACE WARFARE

Indian Naval Despatch: Volume 6. No. 3 | by Subhranshu Kumar, Aman Sharma

Published Date: August 2026 | 18 min read | 7 Views

Abstract: Submarine warfare is one of the most challenging operational environments, where maintaining combat eﬀectiveness relies heavily on both human performance and technological advancement. This review explores how Human Engineering (HE) is increasingly enhancing operational capability by integrating ergonomics, physiology, psychology, systems engineering and marine medicine into submarine design and operations.…

n Systems Integration (HSI) standards, this review article examines how factors such as confined living spaces, atmospheric pollutants, thermal stress, noise, vibration, circadian rhythm disruptions, cognitive loads and social isolation impact crew health, fatigue, decision-making and mission success. The review also c

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