The Human Factors of Transport Signs
Published on 14. April 2004
280 pages
978-0-203-45741-2 (ISBN)
Description
The ubiquitous nature of transport signs on roadways, railways, and in airports can lead to an overload of visual information, yet little research has been done to understand the design and use of such signs from a driver's perspective. The Human Factors of Transport Signs explores key transport sign research and examines new technologies
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Language
English
Place of publication
Baton Rouge
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Students, researchers, professional ergonomists, transport engineers and sign designers
Illustrations
54 s/w Abbildungen, 19 s/w Tabellen, 32 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
54 b/w images, 19 tables and 32 halftones
File size
5,69 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-203-45741-2 (9780203457412)
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Tim Horberry | Candida Castro
The Human Factors of Transport Signs
Book
09/2019
1st Edition
CRC Press
€101.10
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Tim Horberry | Candida Castro
The Human Factors of Transport Signs
Book
04/2004
1st Edition
CRC Press
€233.50
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Content
A Gentle Introduction to Transport Signs and an Overview of the Structure of This Book. Transport Signs Effectiveness. The Main Types of Transport Signs. Different Methods of Signalisation in the Transport Environment. Railway and Subway Signing. Maritime Aviation and Mining Signing. Visual Factors Involved in Recognition of Transport Signs and Illumination. Attentional and Motivational Factors Involved in Recognition of Transport Signs. Driver Fatigue and Transport Signs. Siting and Mounting, Sign Clutter, Maintenance and Restoration of Road Signs. Making Up Signs: Materials For Sign Construction. Transport Sign Legislation. Product Liability and Standardisation. Education and Transport Signs. Design and Aesthetic Issues With Respect to Transport Signs. Overall Conclusions.
