human operator modeling
the practice of using qualitative or quantitative tools to illustrate the behavior, mental processes, or both of human operators when performing tasks. The use of physical or computer models for this purpose is known as human operator simulation. Physical simulations involve the use of robotic or remote-controlled operators in actual or realistic task environments. Computer simulations use a variety of parameters to test different scenarios and explore outcomes. Human operator modeling is used to describe, explain, or predict behavior under a variety of task and environmental conditions. See also model human processor.