STUDY OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT IN FUTURE ANTIBALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS

Abstract

Initial efforts were focused upon an analysis of the man-machine relationships in the nike-zeus system to develop a basis from which to extrapolate human factor considerations to systems of the future. a preliminary model of a hypothetical antiballistic missile (ABM) system is presented as a frame of reference. It is within this frame of reference that subsequent efforts will be undertaken in the development of system element requirements along behavioral dimensions common to both men and machines. specific attention is focused upon the role of man in the command and control of ABM systems, the human function in system maintenance, and the human role in the management of system development programs. broad outlines are suggested of a comprehensive design guide for the integration of man and machine in ABM system development, and a number of research problems are detailedrelating to man-machine interactions. the solution of these problems is crucial to the effectiveness of future weapon system developments

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1960
Accession Number
AD0250503

Entities

People

  • Donald W. Conover

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Employment
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Machine Systems
  • Military Organizations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control