The Use of a Nonadjectival, Nonordinal, Linear Rating Scale in a Single Axis Compensatory Tracking Task

Abstract

A brief experimental study is undertaken to determine the utility of a new pilot rating scale in a fixed base tracking task. The scale is the nonadjectival, nonordinal, linear scale introduced by C. V. Schufeldt. The "subcritical" tracking task developed by Jex, McDonnell and Phatak is utilized in the experiment. The scale's potential for detecting minor changes in system acceptability is demonstrated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1971
Accession Number
ADA522368

Entities

People

  • Ronald A. Hess

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Analog Computers
  • California
  • Classification
  • Control
  • Dynamics
  • Errors
  • Instability
  • Instructions
  • New York
  • Pilots
  • Ratings
  • Regression Analysis
  • United States

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  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.