SIX YEARS OF RESEARCH ON HUMAN FACTOR PROBLEMS IN ASW: A SUMMARY

Abstract

The results and implications of six years of investigation into the problems associated with the operation and maintenance of ASW systems are described under nine topical headings: (1) Development of Fundamental Concepts of Target Classification; (2) Analyses of Clues Displayed by Operational Equipment; (3) Determination of Operator Capabilities in Target Classification; (4) Research on Experimental Display Techniques; (5) Determination of the Operator's Role in Target Detection; (6) Studies of Operator Vigilance; (7) Recording of Target Data at Sea; (8) Determination of Calibration and Maintenance Skills of Sonar Technicians; and (9) Analyses of ASW Systems in Operation. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0355785

Entities

People

  • Robert R. Mackie

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Data Processing Equipment
  • Detection
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Processing Equipment
  • Recognition
  • Rhode Island
  • Scanning Sonar
  • Sonar Equipment
  • Sonar Targets
  • Target Classification
  • Target Detection
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design