Analysis Techniques For Man-Machine Systems Design

NATO UNCLASSIFIEDAC/243(Panel 8)TR/7Volume 2s 80 -Relative contributionThe techniques can provide a high level of information for the design of the interface and for test and evaluationpurposes.ApplicationsAction/lnformation and Information/Action requirements analyses were used during the concept development of anASW helicopter, and for the development and prototyping of a state-of-the-art combat aircrafL The techniques havealso been used to analyse the tasks of operators in a Future Tank Study Operational Demonstrator Programme trial,using tanks with simulated advanced design features (Streets et al., 1987: Scriven, 1991).Quality assurance considerationsThe technique is dependent for accuracy and completeness on the preceding analyses. The task or action lists should bechecked against system functions or information flow analyses.Relationship to system performance requirementsThe list of operator actions should reflect the operational requirement. but there is no means of correlating the twodirectly, due to the differences in level of detail.References andBibliography1. Drury, C.G., Paramore, B.. Van Cott, H.P., Grey, S.M., & Coriett. E.N. (1987). Task analysis. In: G. Salvendy(Ed.), Handbook of human factors, Chapter 3.4. New York: John Wiley & Sons.2. Meister, D. (1985). Behavioral analysis and measurement methods. New York: Wiley Interscience.3. Scriven, J.G. (1991). Task analysis of main battle tank crew 'In tank' activities. APRE Report 91R024.Famborough, UK: Army Personnel Research Establishment.4. Streets, D.F., Wayman, K.M., Scriven, J.G., Marshall, A.A. & Edwards, RJ. (1987). Exercise Endura - Humanfactors comparison of 3 and 4 man MBT crews during a 12 day operational scenario - Main Trial. APRE Report87R005. Farnborough, UK: Army Personnel Research Establishment.5. US Department of Defense (1987). Human engineering procedures guide. Washington D.C.: DoD-HDBK-763.6. Woodson, W.E. (1981). Human factors design handbook. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co.NATO UNCLASSIFIED- 80 -