COLOR CATHODE RAY TUBE DISPLAYS IN COMBAT INFORMATION CENTERS.
Abstract
Some recent technological advancements with color in cathode ray tube (CRT) displays, the continuing demand to present additional information more efficiently in command and control centers, and the introduction of stored information systems have stimulated renewed interest in color as a coding dimension. This study examines the human factors and engineering considerations as they relate to the central problem of the relative cost effectiveness of color-given the present engineering state-of-the-art-as compared to other coding dimensions for combat information displays and concludes that: (1) The comparative ranking of color with other coding dimensions is high related to the task performed (2) Other situational factors greatly affect the value of color as a coding dimension (3) There are perceptual problems involving the use of color, but techniques are available to enhance the value of color as a coding dimension (4) The state-of-the-art for producing color CRT displays in encouraging, but only two tubes seem likely to have application in the near future (5) Monetary cost estimates have been difficult to obtain, but other more easily ascertained cost factors indicate that for some tasks color will be well worth the cost. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0623960
Entities
People
- A. E. Goins
- D. C. Burdick
- J. M. Duls
- L. M. Chauvette
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory