Point of Maintenance Ruggedized Operational Device Evaluation and Observation Test Report

摘要

The Air Force Directorate of Maintenance (USAF/ILM) and the Standard Systems Group, Maintenance Systems Division (HQ SSG/ILM) sponsored an evaluation test for the purpose of identifying potential electronic tools for use at the flightline point of maintenance. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Logistics Readiness Branch (AFRL/HESR) and the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) were commissioned by SSG/ILM to independently and objectively perform the evaluation. The evaluation was conducted at the 57th AGS, Nellis AFB, Nevada, 20-22 August 2002. The Ruggedized Operational Device Evaluation and Observation (RODEO) test examined hardware packaging, software user interface, and environmental factors associated with the usability of potential Point of Maintenance (POMx) electronic tools (E-Tools). The test evaluated the usability of 11 potential e-tools for use in an Air Force flightline environment. The evaluation compared the platforms for maintenance documentation (e.g., opening work orders) from the aircraft location. The eleven devices consisted of: (1) five notebook computers, (2) two handheld computers, (3) two palm computers, and (4) two alternative computer types (a slate computer and a hybrid handheld/ notebook). Air Force personnel used each device in a flightline-type setting to simulate opening work orders. They were required to try each device with and without chemical gloves and masks. This report documents the findings of the evaluations, based on analysis of participant comments, ratings, and rankings.