HUMAN ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES APPLIED TO THE DESIGN OF FACTORY TEST EQUIPMENT, I. TET-704,

Abstract

The report describes the analysis of a typical factory test set from the standpoint of human engineering. The procedures that were developed are discussed. Results are discussed and recommendations made in the areas of: (1) Frequency of use of controls and displays; (2) Sequence of use of controls and displays; (3) Location and design of holding fixtures; (4) Difficulty of hook-up of unit; (5) Troubleshooting to be done at the test location; (6) Workplace layout. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 11, 1960
Accession Number
AD0673055

Entities

People

  • C. M. Cutchshaw
  • R. E. Urmston

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Sequences
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Science
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Sets
  • Troubleshooting

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis and Design