Analysis Techniques For Man-Machine Systems Design

NATO UNCLASSIFIEDANNEX I to7 ACP243(Panel-8)TRnVolume 2technique - A mechanical, or formal, approach to doing something.Test and Evaluation (T&E) - A comprehensive programme of test activities, conductedthroughout the system hierarchy and over the system life cycle, to:a. assess system performance,b. verify conformance to system requirements,c. determine system acceptability.time line - a representation of actions, activities or tasks in the temporal domain using ahorizontal line or bar.training - The process by which trainees acquire or enhance specific skills, knowledge, andattitudes required to accomplish military tasks.UIMS - User Interface Management Systemweapon system - a combination of one or more weapons with all related equipment,materials, services, personnel and means of delivery and deployment (if applicable) required forself-sufficiency (NATO Glossary of Terms).work breakdown structure (WBS) - A matrix of sub-systems and design/developmentteam activities used for project management.workload - The level of activity or effort required of an operator to meet performancerequirements or criteria (Glossary of Ergonomics).workplace - The complete working environment within which all the operators and equipmentare arranged to function as a unit (U.K. DEF STAN 00-25).workspace - The geometrical space required to perform a job, duties. or task, including thedetails of display and control location, the physical relationship between different displays andcontrols, and the standing/seating arrangement of the operators/maintainers.NVSAP - The weapon system acquisition process.NATO UNCLASSIFIED