EVALUATION OF MATHEMATICALLY EQUIVALENT TRACKING SYSTEMS.
Abstract
The research reported is concerned principally with the effect upon tracking performance of variation in the mechanical characteristics of a manual control device, with the overall transfer function of the control system held constant. The data indicate that despite 'mathematical equivalence,' or constancy of overall transfer function, computer-generated dynamics do not successfully replace control device dynamics, in terms of the effect upon operator performance. The discrepancy is attributed to the importance of cutaneous, kinesthetic, and proprioceptive feedback. Ancillary research concerning practice effects, aiding ratio, cross-correlational analysis, and scaling of forces is also described. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0634106
Entities
People
- D. E. Page
- J. M. Notterman
Organizations
- Columbia University