Human Factors Evaluation of the Albedos Human-Machine Interface for Search andRescue

摘要

ALBEDOS (Airborne Laser Based Enhanced Detection and Observation System) is anactive imaging device designed to enhance surveillance capability at night and under degraded weather conditions. It is currently being developed for use in search and rescue (SAR) operations. DCIEM was requested to carry out a human factors evaluation of the ALBEDOS human-machine interface (HMI) as part of a technical evaluation of the system. The human factors evaluation included a desktop analysis of the HMI for compliance with MIL-STD-1472D and structured interviews with potential users of the system. The users participated in the technical trials and carried out several scenarios that involved detecting and identifying targets at night. The results of the desktop evaluation indicated that the current ALBEDOS interface does not meet MIL-STD-1472D. The participants' comments supported this finding. They thought that the system could be useful for identifying targets at night and under degraded weather conditions.