Human Factors Engineering Assessment of the Mini-Flail System.

Abstract

A human factors engineering (HFE) assessment was conducted on the mini-flail system whose basic mission is to neutralize anti-personnel hazards. The assessment revealed numerous HFE design problem areas. Recommendations for design modifications to fulfill the military standard requirements are discussed. The Soldier Systems Control Branch (SSCB), Human Research & Engineering Directorate (HRED) of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory was tasked by the Office of Special Technology, Fort Washington, Maryland, to conduct a human factors engineering (HFE) assessment of the mini-flail system. The HFE assessment was conducted at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, from 5 through 7 September 1995. A thorough HFE assessment was not possible because of limited item availability. ARL devoted much of the allotted time to labeling the system and developing a training video before its release to U.S. troops in Bosnia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA321235

Entities

People

  • Patricia M. Burcham

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Personnel Mines
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Explosive Devices
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Ignition
  • Instructions
  • Junction Boxes
  • Land Mines
  • Military Research
  • Military Standards
  • Notation
  • Push Buttons
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Toggle Switches
  • Trip Wires

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.