A VIEW OF MAN'S ROLE AND FUNCTION IN A COMPLEX SYSTEM,

Abstract

In this paper the roles and functions of man in the evolution and development of two complex specific systems within the Army operational environment are discussed. It is pointed out that throughout the course of historical development, the basic system functions and objectives have remained unchanged even though the system equipments have varied. With equipment changes, man's physical functions in system operation have also changed. In predicting the effectiveness of man in a future system operational environment, an approach independent of equipment differences is required. Such an approach in which man is conceived as an information processor is described. The approach is applied to the human operator roles in manned aerial reconnaissance and surveillance and in target acquisition. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0676777

Entities

People

  • Francis H. Thomas

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Reconnaissance
  • Complex Systems
  • Environment
  • Military Operations
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Reconnaissance
  • Surveillance
  • Target Acquisition

Readers

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