Study of Image Interpreter Use of Aids and Equipment

Abstract

The SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS research program has as its objective the development of scientific data bearing on the extraction of information from imagery obtained through aerial reconnaissance and the efficient storage, retrieval, and transmission of information within an advanced computerized image interpretation facility. Human Factors research on techniques for improving the output of such systems is conducted under Army RDT and E Project 2Q620901A721, 'Surveillance Systems: Ground Surveillance and Target Acquisition Interpreter Techniques,' FY 1969 Work Program. Among the concerns of the Work Unit, 'Influence of DISPLAYS on Image Interpreter Performance,' is the need to develop information on procedures and equipment used to maintain and improve system personnel proficiency, information flow, and duty station assignment for near realtime and infrared image interpretation, as well as for the interpretation of more conventional imagery. BESRL research in this area is conducted as an in- house effort augmented by contracts with organizations selected as having unique capabilities and facilities for research in aerial surveillance. The present study, dealing with interpreter use of aids and equipment, was conducted jointly by personnel of the Advanced Systems Division, System Development Corporation, and of the Behavioral Science Research Laboratory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1969
Accession Number
ADA077738

Entities

People

  • J. Richard Lepkowski

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Area Coverage
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cameras
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Feet
  • Geographic Regions
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Panoramic Cameras
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Platforms
  • Side Looking Radar
  • Surveillance

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  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
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