Alternative Approaches to Modeling Visual Target Acquisition

Abstract

This report develops a framework which structures the variety of modeling approaches that might be taken in quantifying visual target acquisition. Significant omissions in current modeling efforts are identified. Past modeling approaches are described, including those emphasizing cognitive and subjective approaches. It is concluded that mathematical modeling is so dependent upon (1) the objectives of the user, (2) the class of situation being modeled, and (3) the methodological orientation of the modeler, that a single model cannot meet all requirements. This report is particularly useful to those engaged in modeling who desire an overview of modeling techniques.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADB000465

Entities

People

  • Charles P. Greening

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Classification
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Operations Research
  • Optical Properties
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Psychology
  • Systems Engineering
  • Target Acquisition
  • Target Detection
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Visual Targets
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.