THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR THE ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX MAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop a methodology for the construction of models of complex man-machine systems. The methodology combines observation and measurement of existing systems with logical agrument to relate these measures in the tradition of the hypotheticodeductive methods. Procedures were developed for extending the classic methods of science from the controlled laboratory environment to the real world. In order to develop a general view of system phenomena, inductive methods are employed. A representative system, the ASW submarine weapon-system, was studied. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608048

Entities

People

  • Daniel Howland
  • Donald R. Edmonds
  • Henry D. Colson

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Environment
  • Human-Machine Systems
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Submarines
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Theoretical Analysis.