Human Factors Design Issues for Spectral Exploitation Tools
Abstract
Increased demand for spectral data is keyed to the spectral data set's target detection potential. Spectral data can provide detailed, accurate information because of its ability to detect minuscule spectral differences in possible targets. Nevertheless, spectral-based technology has not been widely accepted or utilized in the operational community. This is primarily due to sensor collection limitations, dynamic time constraints, lack of user experience, and limited availability of validated exploitation tools and techniques. This effort implements human factors and cognitive engineering methods to identify significant human capability issues in spectral exploitation for operational use. The report includes a proposed test and evaluation plan to assess candidate tools and techniques. Examination of current literature identified color as a critical factor in display design and the use of color in spectral displays is included as one variable in a set of real world, part task simulations. The plan also includes early, comprehensive collection of user requirements and critical decision processes to facilitate design of a field-deployable prototype spectral exploitation tool. The goal of the proposed design methodology is to enhance interpretability and decrease exploitation time in rapid precision targeting scenarios.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA391844
Entities
People
- Elisabeth Fitzhugh
- Jeff Bradford
- Richard Botschner