Human Factors Issues in Advanced Moving-map Systems

Abstract

Vector-based maps are an advanced capability of digital moving-map systems that are easily customised and can be powerful aids to aircrew information processing and decision-making. However, they may place excessive demands on an aircrew's information processing requirements, cause an increase in workload, and degrade situational awareness if the user interface is not designed properly. There is little information available about the human factors and situational awareness issues relevant to vector-based maps. In this paper, we summarise relevant research on human factors and situational awareness aspects of using vector-based maps, identify key issues, and recommend directions for future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA495151

Entities

People

  • John W. Ruffner
  • Maura Connor Lohrenz
  • Michael E. Trenchard

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Control Systems
  • Digital Maps
  • Display Systems
  • Elevation
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Information Processing
  • Military Research
  • Navigation
  • Situational Awareness
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Terrain Awareness And Warning Systems
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Warning Systems
  • Workload

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

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