Human Factors Design Considerations for the Next Generation GIS (Geographic Information Systems),

Abstract

State-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are growing in complexity and scope. The operation of these systems require a mix of sophisticated intellectual and motor skills. Scientists at the U.S. Army Engineer Topographic Laboratories (USAETL) recognize the need to establish total system (e.g., hardware, software, and human) performance standards for the next generation GIS used for the extraction of Terrain information and the synthesis of digital terrain products. Planned activities include examination and adjustment of GIS hardware, software and associated instructional components to facilitate the work of the GIS user. A prototyping capability will be developed to generate rapid; low cost user interfaces for system performance test and evaluation. Results of the studies will include recommendations for revised GIS hardware and software components and the associated performance and cost trade-offs regarding their implementation. (Keywords: Man machine interface). (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167936

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  • Elizabeth D. Porter

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  • Geospatial Research Laboratory

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Accuracy
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  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Information Systems
  • Motor Skills
  • Performance Tests
  • Psychology
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  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • User Friendly
  • User Interface

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