Human Factors Evaluation of Color Use in the Target Data Processor Release 10 (TDP R10)
Abstract
This thesis provides color use guidelines for static military CRT display formats. A total of 13 guidelines are discussed, relating to color as a coding dimension, the quantity of colors to include, selection of colors to use, ambient luminesce, display legibility and readability, human color deficiencies, and operator fatigue. Guidelines are then applied to the operator-machine interface of the U.S. Navy's Target Data Processor Release 10 (TDP R10), a tactical computer workstation for use in the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System. Specific color related design recommendations are included for the TDP R10 alphanumeric and geographic display screens with the goal of enhancing user performance. Since the TDP R10 is being developed using an iterative design process (design, test, redesign, etc.), test and evaluation considerations also are discussed at length. Various types of user self-support techniques are discussed, along with user performance testing, sample sizes, and data analysis procedures. Keywords: Color; Color CRT; Operator machine interface; IUSS; Test and evaluation; Man computer interface; Military thesis; Displays.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA209438
Entities
People
- Claudia J. Schmidly
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School