HUMAN FACTORS IN THE DESIGN OF AIRSHIPS

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine personnel requirements and optimum equipment design and arrangement for ASW airships. The problem was to increase airship effectiveness in anti-submarine combat by improving the efficiency of human performance. Information with respect to airship-types, operations, and tactics was obtained by interviews with LTA personnel. The basic data of this investigation consist of observer samplings, sound recordings, and motion pictures of the activities of airship crewmen during simulated anti-submarine missions. The critical characteristics of airship performance were determined by analytical evaluations. These findings were used to specify personnel requirements and to improve the particular man-man and man- machine linkages crucial to combat success. Finally, human engineering researches andprinciples of work simplification were examined to derive recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1950
Accession Number
AD0643118

Entities

People

  • Ralph C. Channell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Equipment
  • Acoustic Insulation
  • Aircrafts
  • Altimeters
  • Analyzers
  • Computational Science
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Instrument Panels
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Plotters
  • Pulse Analyzers
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Receivers

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.