Computer Aided Techniques for Crew Station Design, Work-Space Organizer-WORG, Workstation Layout Generator-WOLAG.

Abstract

This study reports the development of two more modules in the Multi-Man-Machine Work Area Design and Evaluation System- MAWADES. The Work-space Organizer-WORG, and the Workstation Layout Generator-WOLAC. WORG is an interactive computerized model, which prepares the layout of several workstations within a work-space. The relative locations of the workstations are determined after link analysis (visual, voice and electronic communication) between stations. WOLAG is also a computerized interactive model, designed to prepare layouts at each station for sit-stand duty. Displays and controls are laid out sequentially on a panel based on system functions and operator tasks. The physical dimensions of the panel, along with panel sections and angles between sections, are determined after consideration of workspace geometry(anthropometric variables), the visual space (visual field, eye-head movements, etc.), and locational priority zones. Both modules collect evaluative measures on the designs generated. This data may be analyzed by a decision maker to choose the best design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA132981

Entities

People

  • Babur Mustafa Pulat

Organizations

  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Clearances
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Generators
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Instrument Panels
  • Link Analysis
  • Military Research
  • North Carolina
  • Ratings
  • Sequences
  • Systems Engineering
  • Voice Communications

Readers

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space