A Human Factors Evaluation of a Vertical-Scale Instrument Display System for the OV-1D Aircraft

Abstract

Because of the increased importance of conserving aircraft instrument-panel space, vertical-scale instrument displays are being given greater consideration. In an effort to identify any potential problems associated with vertical-scale instrument displays, a human-factors evaluation was performed on the production prototype of the vertical-scale instrument display for the OV-1D. Some of the factors considered in the investigation include light distribution, spectral analysis, impact on dark adaptation, high- ambient conditions, and night-vision-goggle compatibility. Recommendations have been made with respect to the light distribution and marking sizes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA036050

Entities

People

  • Alan M. Poston
  • Harry R. Stowell

Organizations

  • Human Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Brightness
  • Candles
  • Control Panels
  • Display Systems
  • Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Illumination
  • Indicator Lights
  • Indicators
  • Instrument Panels
  • Measurement
  • Night Flight
  • Night Vision
  • Optics
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space