Computer-Based Maintenance Aids for Technicians

Abstract

This report summarizes a research and development program conducted by the Air Force Human Resources Laboratory to develop the technology to present maintenance technical data on a computer-based system. Several major efforts were completed including two feasibility studies, the development of two prototype systems to support intermediate level maintenance, and the development of a portable computer system for presentation of technical data for on- equipment maintenance. The efforts have demonstrated that the presentation of technical data in this manner is feasible and that an automated system has the potential to improve performance and reduce the costs of maintaining the Air Force technical order system. In addition, effective man/machine-interface techniques, data presentation techniques, and computer hardware and software requirements were developed. The results of each of the efforts are described, and recommendations for the development of automated technical data presentation systems are provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198283

Entities

People

  • Donald L. Thomas
  • Jeffrey D. Clay

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Circuit Boards
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Wiring Diagrams

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.