Human Factors and Safety Evaluation of the Special Communications System AN/GSC-40 Combined Ground Command Post Terminal
Abstract
This report documents a human factors and safety evaluation of the AN/GSC-40 combined ground command post terminal by the Army Research Institute. The evaluation was conducted at USEUCOM headquarters and USAFE headquarters in Europe in Jan-Mar 83, in conjunction with a TCATA field test of the system. The overall field test was designed to assess the operational effectiveness and military utility of the AN/GSC-40. Data collected included instrumented physical measurements, observations by human factors engineers, interviews and questionnaire responses. The report concludes that the human factors and safety considerations of the system supported its operation and maintenance in an operational environment, but that a number of problems precluded optimal use of the system. These problems and recommendations for corrective action are documented in this report. Originator-supplied keywords include: Special communications system; Command post terminal; AN/GSC-40 terminals; and Satellite communications terminal.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA150182
Entities
People
- Edwin. R. Smootz
- Richard. A. Kass
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences