3D Graphics Investigation

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to test three dimensional (3D) technology as a means of facilitating the presentation and interpretation of graphical information used to support complex maintenance tasks. The focus of the study was on graphic performance (user or software) and human factors issues. To accomplish this study, the team conducted a cognitive task analysis (CTA) to determine how aircraft maintainers could use 3D graphics. The results of the CTA were used to formulate requirements for candidate 3D file formats and viewers. The team then identified and evaluated 3D file formats and viewers to determine two "best-value" 3D file and viewer candidates. Finally, a comparative study was conducted with aircraft maintainers to gather data on the features and usability of the two "best-value" 3D file and viewer candidates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA396121

Entities

People

  • Holly S. Bautsch
  • Matthew R. Gdowski
  • Maurice Azar
  • Mike Clark
  • Nicholas J. Stute

Organizations

  • TASC, Inc

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Data Displays
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Psychology
  • Reliability
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • User Interface
  • Web Browsers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Geodesy
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.