Human Dimensional Data Flashcards
measurement of body at rest
static anthropometrics
measurement of body while performing activities/work
dynamic anthropometrics
application of human factors in design
by US Army designing machines to fit humans
ergonomics
study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior;
human behavior as it relates to learned cultural behavior
proxemics
Intimate Space (distance)
less than 18 inches
less than 0.45 meters
Inner Phase of the Intimate space
love-making, comforting, protecting
0 to 6 inches
0 to 0.15 meters
Outer Phase of the Intimate Space
touching of the hands
6 to 18 inches
0.15 to 0.45 meters
Personal Space
18 to 48 inches
0.45 to 1.20 meters
Inner Phase of the Personal Space
spouse or close friend
18 to 30 inches
0.45 to 0.75 meters
Outer Phase of the Personal Space
normal speaking distance
30 to 48 inches
0.75 to 1.20 meters
Social Space
4 to 12 feet
1.20 to 3.60 meters
Impersonal Business Zone of Social Space
4 to 7 feet
1.20 to 2.10 meters
Formal Business Zone of Social Space
7 to 12 feet
2.10 to 3.60 meters
Public Distance
More than 12 feet or 3.6 meters
