Human Factors Assessment: M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE)
Abstract
The human factors assessment for the M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) was conducted in response to a requirement for a follow-on evaluation (FOE) of the system. The FOE was conducted at Fort Hood, Texas, from March through June 1985, by the Combined Arms Test Activity (TCATA) of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), working for the Army Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (OTEA). Nine M9 ACEs performed construction tasks, and on- site performance observations, structured interviews, and weekly meetings with the operators and mechanics were conducted by human factors engineers. Questionnaires were also filled out by the personnel being tested when the FOE was finished. Measurements included vibration, noise levels, temperature, and humidity. Forty human factors deficiencies and safety hazards were found during the assessment. Many of the deficiencies and hazards can be corrected without major modifications to the vehicle components, and using existing hardware. Keywords: Human factors; Engineering; Combat construction; Safety; Hazards; Crewstations; Night vision.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA194262
Entities
People
- Gregory S. Krohn