HUMAN FACT ENG SYS DEV
Abstract
The objective of this project is applied research on human factors to maximize the effectiveness of Soldiers in concert with their equipment. The resulting data are the basis for weapon systems and equipment design standards, guidelines, handbooks, and Soldier training as well as manpower requirements to improve equipment operation and maintenance. Application of this research will yield reduced workload, fewer errors, enhanced Soldier protection, user acceptance, and allows the Soldier to extract the maximum performance from the equipment. Major efforts in this project include research to identify sources of stress, potential stress moderators, intervention methods, adaptive learning, support information technology to reduce uncertainty and improve decision quality for leaders as well as teams engaged in Command and Control (C2) planning and execution; enhancement of human performance modeling tools to optimize Soldier machine interactions and the collection of empirical data on human perception (vision and hearing) to support the development and validation of human as well as system performance models; investigations on the effects on Soldier performance from integration of advanced concepts in crew stations designs; identification, assessment, and mitigation of the effects of vehicle motion on Soldier performance; investigations to determine interface design solutions for brigade combat team (BCT) information systems that enhance situational understanding and decision cycle performance; identification and quantification of human performance measures and methods to address future warrior performance issues; and improvement of human robotic interaction (HRI) in a full mission context. Work in this project is conducted in cooperation with the Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC); Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC); Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center (CERDEC); Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED), Simulation and Training Technology Center (STTC); Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC); Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI); and Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity (AMSAA). The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work is performed by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen, MD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- H70_0602716A_2_2040_PB_2012
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