Physical Simulation Support to the Crewman's Associate Controller Soldier Tracking and Slewing Experiment Using the Ride Motion Simulator.

Abstract

This report describes and documents only the work performed by the Physical Simulation Team in the Physical Simulation Laboratory using the Ride Motion Simulator (RMS). The Physical Simulation Team conducted an experiment using the RMS for the Crewman's Associate Team along with the Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to examine soldier performance using a flat panel display and two controllers while in a motion environment. The purpose of this study was to measure and compare turret slewing and tracking performance with the conventional, displacement yoke used in the M-1 tank, and a fixed yoke incorporating a thumb-operated tracking control. This report does not incorporate the findings of ARL, it only represents the work done on the RMS during these tests. The tests were jointly executed by the Simulation Area (AMSTA-TR-D) and ARL, in Building 215, at TARDEC from 16 October to 9 November 1995.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA305214

Entities

People

  • Annmarie Lebioda
  • Harry J. Zywiol Jr.
  • Terry Hoist

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Displacement
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Flat Panel Displays
  • Military Research
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

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  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.