Visual Recognition Training: Effectiveness of Computer Graphics

Abstract

The effectiveness of computer graphics in training Navy personnel to recognize and identify several types of radar jamming was investigated. Dynamic (moving) and static (nonmoving) computer graphics were developed to enhance the unique or distinguishing features of each type of actual radar jamming. A title and a one-sentence description of the jamming accompanied each of the graphics. The subjects, who were students at the Fleet Combat Training Center, Pacific, were assigned to one of five experimental groups for preview training consisting of static graphics with or without descriptions, or jamming descriptions only or to a control group that received no preview training. Test results using videotapes of actual jamming indicate that dynamic graphics with descriptions are useful for visual recognition training..

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA179996

Entities

People

  • Barbara A. Mcdonald
  • Betty V. Whitehill

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Counter Countermeasures
  • Countermeasures
  • Education
  • Electronic Counter Countermeasures
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Jamming
  • Military Research
  • Military Training
  • Naval Operations
  • Radar Jamming
  • Recognition
  • Students
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.