A CONCEPT OF THE ROLE OF MAN IN AUTOMATED SYSTEMS,
Abstract
A problem that has long plagued system designers and human factors engineers is that of allocation of functions between man and machine. This paper reports an attempt to isolate and identify factors pertinent to making allocation decisions. From an analysis of the functions and missions of several automated systems, six factors were shown to be highly relevant to allocation decisions. One factor, man's role in automated systems, emerged as a variable of particular interest. In addition, four classes of manual functions common to all automated systems were identified. It was determined that these classes, in turn, constituted a meaningful description of the role of man in today's automated systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0671128
Entities
People
- William H. Melching
Organizations
- George Washington University