EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS OF MAN-MACHINE PROCESSING OF INFORMATION, VOLUME I.
Abstract
An experimental program to determine the capabilities of a man-computer system in processing target-in-noise displays is described. A general detection model, based on digital processing and a time varying operator display of the type found in sonar systems, is discussed. The theoretical effects of a number of detection model parameters are analyzed and their implications for the human operator explored. An experimental study of human operator processing of simulated Time-Bearing data under varying signal to noise ratios (S/N) and clipping thresholds (T) are described. Results indicate that human operators can maintain a consistently high detection performance level over the range of S/N and T studied. Performance, as measured by the number of trials to reach a decision, follows the theoretical optimum predicted by analytical studies. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 28, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0653278
Entities
People
- Herbert M. Kaufman
- James R. Walter
- Robert M. Glorioso
- Robert M. Levy
- Tayler L. Booth
Organizations
- General Dynamics