THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL AND KIND OF TRACKING PROBLEM AND THE TYPE OF TRACKING AND TYPE OF CONTROL
Abstract
Tracking performance was investigated under varied conditions. Performance was compared in terms of control mode, type of tracking, and type and difficulty of problem. Problems were divided into more difficult and less difficult on the basis of empirical evidence. Analysis of the data pointed out (1) the superiority of pursuit to compensatory tracking,AND POSITION TO RATE CONTROL; (2) the increase in difficulty for constant rate as compared with variable rate problems; and (3) the evidence of anticipated differences in difficulty levels. Of importance to the development of tracking skills is the progressively inceasing influence of interacion between tacking and difficulty. It was further shown that method of traking and control was a factor only in the more difficult problems. Two different scoring procedures generally yielded similar results, although the relative merit of position and rate control changed with scoring procedures. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 09, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268337
Entities
People
- Richard F.d. Heinemann