A TANK TRACKING SIMULATOR FOR HUMAN ENGINEERING STUDIES
Abstract
An electronic tank tracking simulator was developed for human engineering studies of various antitank weapons. Its essential design features and operating characteristics are described. One of the experiments conducted with this simulator is presented. The experiment deals with gunner position for the heavy antitank weapon XM89. The purpose was to determine whether or not any advantage would be gained by changing the gunner's position to the right side of the weapon where he would operate the joy-stick with his right hand and the trigger grip with his left. The results show no advantage and the conclusion is made that the present concept of placing the gunner on the left side of the weapon with the joy-stick in his left hand should be retained. Other related findings are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267406
Entities
People
- A.c. Karr
Organizations
- Frankford Arsenal