Designing Human-Centered Systems: Circa 2039 Scenario
Abstract
The advancement of technology has permitted the introduction of automation into a variety of military environments. Though automation offers new and increased capabilities, issues exist concerning the 'operability' of systems with automation. For example, what is the appropriate operator workload associated with using automated systems? To answer such questions, a new and broad methodology is required. The Air Force Human Resources Laboratory (AFHRL) is presently conducting research to develop such a methodology, called the Automation Impacts Research Testbed (AIRT). This report provides a futuristic vision of a mature AIRT and how it can assist the design of automated systems. In relating this vision, the report is written as a story set in the twenty- first century. The story illustrates the operability concept through characters who describe examples of good and bad operability designs. Additionally, the story includes a description of possible tools that might be used in the future to address operability concerns. The report ends by linking the scenario to the research presently being conducted at AFHRL.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA225075
Entities
People
- Eugene H. Henry
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory