Human Factors Analysis of Visual Distress Signaling Devices.

Abstract

Visual Distress Signaling Devices (VDSD) should be designed for safe and efficient use by untrained boaters under adverse operational conditions. Thus, Ergonomics/Human Factors information should be used intensively to optimize the boater - VDSD interface. Research was performed to assess compliance with Human Engineering recommendations in existing VDSD. For this purpose, a field survey was conducted first, in which the VDSD were categorized. Critical Ergonomics/Human Factors aspects were established. Secondly, laboratory tests were performed that indicated the effects of selected Human Engineering design features on identification, unpackaging, and operation of VDSD. Finally, the research results were validated in (realistically simulated) emergencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA064174

Entities

People

  • K. H. E. Kroemer
  • W. S. Marras

Organizations

  • Wayne State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Coast Guard
  • Color Coding
  • Distress Signals
  • Engineering
  • Field Tests
  • Fingers
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Military Standards
  • Packaging
  • Standards
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.