You are asked to design a control/display panel for the space station escape launch. After the initial escape, propulsion is to be used to decelerate against the earth’s gravitational field. The parachute can be released only within a given, narrow altitude range. Arrange the seven displays/controls, using the same-sized dials as shown on the following control panel. Explain the logic of your arrangement.

CHAPTER 5 30 above 20 10 Eye level 10 20 30 Left Shoulder Right Shoulder up up D E % of Viewing Control/Display A Launch release B Propulsion fuel level C Air speed indicator D Oxygen pressure E Electric power level F Altitude indicator G Parachute release Time Importance # Times Used Critical 1 20 Very important Important Unimportant Important Critical 10 15 5 2 3 60 50 Critical II I II II I I II III II I II I III III II I II II III II II II III