A Method For Man-machine Task Analysis

Item

Title
A Method For Man-machine Task Analysis
Date
1953
Index Abstract
Online
Photo Quality
Not Needed
Report Number
WADC TR 53-137
Corporate Author
American Institutes for Research
Laboratory
Aero Medical Laboratory
Extent
65
PB Number
PB117702
Identifier
AD0015921
AD Number
15921
Access Rights
Unknown
Distribution Classification
1
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
PB117702
Distribution Conflict
Fix
Index Price
$3.25
Abstract
This report describes a systematic procedure for making a task analysis of the operator's job in any man-machine system. The quality and quantity standards defined for the man-machine system are analysed into constituent variables or functions. The operator is treated as part of the system's linkages from input to output functions. Information displayed to the operator is analysed into essential discrimination requirements; control activations necessary to control the machine's outputs are analysed into component "effector" or response requirements. Other behaviors include "discrimination of response adequacy," "memory storage," "decisions," "coordinations," "anticipations," and "characteristic malpractices." Tasks are differentiated into discontinuous (procedural) and continuous (tracking). Formats for making the analysis are provided. The method, although of general applicability, is specifically designed for use by trained specialists in planning for training and training equipment. Associated procedures are described in WADC Technical Reports 53-135 Engineering Design Requirements for Training Equipment; 53-136, Handbook on Training and Training Equipment Design; and 53-l38, Human Engineering Design Schedule for Training Equipment.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1953-06
Provenance
Hunt Library, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Creator
Miller, Robert B.
Media
WADCTR53-137.pdf