Operator Performance as a Function of Type of Display: Conventional versus Perspective

Abstract

The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate operator performance on a perspective tactical display. the distinguishing feature of the perspective display is its visual representation of vertical as well as horizontal craft information. In contrast, current tactical display systems provide only two-dimensional views requiring numerical representation for altitude information. Subjects were required to perform two tasks: detect threats and select the closet interceptor for each detected threat. Errors and response time were recorded for each subject by the computer in a completely within-subjects experimental design. The experiment revealed a significant reduction in errors of detection and interceptors with use of a perspective display. Response time for selecting interceptors was greatly reduced. The discussion recommends relevant directions for future research. Keywords: Tactical display operators, Communicating information, Reprints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA208077

Entities

People

  • Ernst A. Winer
  • Jeffrey L. Leeds
  • Suzanne V. Bemis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Color Coding
  • Combat Information Centers
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contrast
  • Detection
  • Display Systems
  • Experimental Design
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Reaction Time
  • Symbols
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design