A Human Factors Evaluation of the Albedos Human-Machine Interface for Search and Rescue

Abstract

ALBEDOS (Airborne Laser Based Enhanced Detection and Observation System) is an active imaging device designed to enhance surveillance capability at night and under degraded weather conditions. It is currently being developed for use in search and rescue (SAR) operations. DCIEM was requested to carry out a human factors evaluation of the ALBEDOS human-machine interface (HMI) as part of a technical evaluation of the system. The human factors evaluation included a desktop analysis of the HMI for compliance with MIL-STD-1472D and structured interviews with potential users of the system. The users participated in the technical trials and carried out several scenarios that involved detecting and identifying targets at night. The results of the desktop evaluation indicated that the current ALBBDOS interface does not meet MIL-STD-1472D. The participants' comments supported this finding. They thought that the system could be useful for identifying targets at night and under degraded weather conditions. However, due to the current physical and manpower constraints of the SAR environment, the interface should be simplified considerably and many of the functions should be automated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA314788

Entities

People

  • S. M. Mcfadden
  • Y. P. Shek

Organizations

  • DRDC Toronto

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne
  • Detection
  • Environment
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Manpower
  • Observation
  • Search And Rescue
  • Surveillance
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy