DESIGN OF A PICTURE LANGUAGE TO IDENTIFY VEHICLE CONTROLS. 1. GENERAL METHOD. 2. INVESTIGATION OF POPULATION STEREOTYPES

Abstract

A general approach to the problem of developing a picture language or set of picture-symbols, as labels for equipment controls, is discussed. Negative and positive arguments for such a system of symbols and possible research strategies are considered. The results of the first of a series of studies are reported. United StatesAND FOREIGN MILITARY PERSONNEL WERE ASKED TO MAKE LINE DRAWINGS THAT MIGHT CONVEY THE MEANING OF VARIOUS WHEELED-VEHICLE CONTROLS. These drawings were subjected to a qualitative analysis to extract common design lements. A preliminary set of 34 symbols, based on the resultant design elements, is presented. Recommendations for further research are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0272263

Entities

People

  • Robert Karsh
  • Samuel A. Mudd

Organizations

  • Human Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Control Knobs
  • Control Panels
  • Frequency
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Geometric Forms
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Instrument Panels
  • Light Sources
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Personnel
  • Munitions
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Windshield Wipers

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  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design