SYSTEMS RESEARCH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO HUMAN ENGINEERING

Abstract

This report attempts to define 'systems research' in terms of the problems to which it is applicable, the techniques it employs, and the research staff it requires. A criterion for determining the usefulness of a system is presented, and the components of this criterion (namely: value, cost and investment) are discussed in detail. The report also presents problems which illustrate the application of the criterion; and from these examples, general rules for systems analysis are derived. The report ends with a discussion of the advances human engineers must make if they are to contribute to a more efficient, more economical method of systems building.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 02, 1952
Accession Number
AD0643829

Entities

People

  • Kenneth Yarnold
  • Ralph C. Channell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Artillery
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Military Operations
  • Operations Research
  • Probability
  • Range Finders
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.