HUMAN FACTORS IN FIELD TESTING
Abstract
The problem of human factors field evaluation within the Navy was examined for the purpose of formulating recommendations for improved evaluative methods and techniques. It was concluded that human factors evaluation does not receive emphasis or support comparable to that given equipment evaluation or commensurate with the importance of the human operator to the successful functioning of the system. Much more definitive and timely information must be provided the human factors field evaluator, evaluations must be more mission oriented rather than cockpit centered, the role of the mock-up inspection needs redefinition, assignment of trained Navy human factors personnel to advise and assist the contractor during development is recommended as is assignment of contractor human factors personnel during field evaluations, close cooperation between human factors and equipment design evaluation personnel during field evaluation will greatly increase the effectiveness of the evaluation, and a short intensive training course in human factors evaluation problems and methods is recommended for Navy personnel assigned to system evaluation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0693110
Entities
People
- W. G. Matheny