EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF AN INTEGRATED SHIP CONTROL CONNING CONSOLE BY OPERATOR PERSONNEL
Abstract
The adequacy of the human engineering for a ship control conning console static mock-up was evaluated by six naval officers and three enlisted personnel. The console was designed for two operators - conning officer and conning assistant. Each officer was instructed to simulate three maneuvers: man- overboard, replenishment at sea, and maneuvering in restricted water. He criticized the adequacy of the mock-up in light of the criteria established by the human engineering team by pointing out omissions, overinclusions, faulty layout, and desired substitutions. Two members of the team observed and took notes. The enlisted personnel were also questioned as to their evaluative comments at the conning assistant's position. Comments of both officers and enlisted men were analyzed and a list of recommendations was made. The subjects approved the ship control console concept and were in favor of its automatic features as long as a human override was available. The results of this experiment, combined with continuing system development efforts, will be used as a basis for refining the conning console design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0482211
Entities
People
- J. C. Townsend
- J. T. Mclane
- W. J. Weingartner