Collision Avoidance System (CAS): Human Factors Engineering Evaluation.

Abstract

The Collision Avoidance System (CAS), a computerized navigational aid that was installed aboard a Navy ship for test and evaluation, provided senior bridge officers with reliable information that enabled them to make a rapid assessment of threatening situations and react accordingly. Although its effectiveness was impaired because of inadequate and inconsistent labeling of controls, inconsistent information display methods, and inefficient layout of controls CAS is considered to be a beneficial navigational aid. Operator training requirements are minimal and CAS has no impact on manpower requirements. Proposed changes for redesigning CAS data display presentation, controls, and control panels were developed to eliminate the human engineering deficiencies identified to the extent possible. Also, a format for an operation manual and training guide for CAS was developed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA126973

Entities

People

  • D. H. Sass
  • H. L. Williams

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Collision Avoidance Systems
  • Consoles
  • Control Panels
  • Data Displays
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Military Research
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Protein-Protein Interactions
  • Radar
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

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