ANSI/HFES 200-2008: Human Factors in Software Design
A well-designed software user interface helps people find information, navigate menus, enter data, and complete tasks with minimal confusion or unnecessary effort. When buttons, controls,…
AIAA R-146-2020: Sub-Scale Thrust Test Rigs
Aerospace engineers rely on testing to understand how engines and nozzle systems perform and to make sure their measurements are accurate. A nozzle plays an…
ISO 22111:2019— Safe Structural Design
Whether it is an office tower swaying imperceptibly in the wind, a bridge carrying thousands of vehicles every hour, or a stadium roof spanning hundreds…
Standards Help Build Safe and Resilient World Cup Stadiums
Hosting millions of fans at the FIFA World Cup requires much more than iconic stadiums and unforgettable matches. Every venue must be designed to safely…
ANSI/ANS-10.5-2006 (R2026): User Needs in Technical Software
Scientific and engineering software is often built to perform complex calculations, simulations, and analyses. The software’s effectiveness, however, ultimately depends on how well it supports…
ISO 10012:2026—Measurement Management Systems
Measurement is the lifeblood of any business operation—every decision, product, and process hinges on its precision. Each measuring instrument, from calipers to high-precision coordinate measuring…
Why Doesn’t the U.S. Use the Metric System?
Similar to language barriers, we also have to navigate different forms of measurement across the world via the use of conversions. Error, however, can arise…
AIAA G-160-2025: Wind Tunnel Testing
Uncertainties in wind tunnel testing stem from various factors, including turbulence, model geometry, laboratory conditions, and experimental setup. These uncertainties can lead to discrepancies in results…
ASME AED-2023: Aerospace and Advanced Engineering
Due to the unique challenges in designing aircraft and spacecraft, aerospace is a leading industry employing advanced manufacturing technologies. In fact, advanced manufacturing is critical to NASA…