Analysis Techniques For Man-Machine Systems Design

NATO UNCLASSIFIEDAC/243(Panel 8)TR/73Volume 2ApplicationsThe technique was developed for use on the U.S. Navy's ballistic missile submarine programme. Henry (1968)reported its use in the development of the concept for a ship's bridge system. More recently, it was used in thedevelopment of the Panavia Tornado aircraft, a mine-sweeper, and a missile range communications system.Quality assurance considerationsAs with all function analyses, the application must be comprehensive. The decisions can be checked against thesystem functions, if a function analysis is available.Relationship to system performancerequirementsThe analysis can be used to identify key decisions, where error or delay might be critical to system effectiveness. Itcan be related to the system mission segment analyses at a gross level.Referencesand Bibliography1. Henry, O.W. (1968). Human factors in shin control: human endinecrin! techniques and applicable Iuidelines tomerchant marine bridee desien, Volume II. Groton, Connecticut: General Dynamics Inc.2. Meister, D. (1985). Behavioral analysis and measurement methods. New York: Wiley Interscience.3. US Department of Defense. (1979). Human engineerin requirements for military systems. equipment, andfacilities. MIL-H-46855B. Washington D.C.: US Army Missile R&D Command.4. US Department of Defense. (1987). Human engineering procedures guide. DoD-HDBK-763. Washington D.C.5. Woodson, W. (1981). Human factors desien handbook, (pp. 932-934.) New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co.NATO UNCLASSIFIED-30 -