SOME PROBLEMS IN THE DESIGNnOF HUMAN-OPERATED TARGET DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS

摘要

In target data processing systems utilizing manual detection and tracking, the design of operator tasks is especially critical. This report examines with reference to human capabilities some tasks commonly assigned to operators in such systems. Two aspects of detection and tracking task design are discussed, (a) the type and number of tasks which can profitably be assigned to an operator and (b) some suggestions for facilitating performance of the basic tasks of detection, tracking, and monitoring. The discussion is particularly applicable to semiautomatic systems in which electronic data storage is provided.