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Human factors aspects of control room designA plan for the design and analysis of a multistation control room is reviewed. It is found that acceptance of the computer based information system by the uses in the control room is mandatory for mission and system success. Criteria to improve computer/user interface include: match of system input/output with user; reliability, compatibility and maintainability; easy to learn and little training needed; self descriptive system; system under user control; transparent language, format and organization; corresponds to user expectations; adaptable to user experience level; fault tolerant; dialog capability user communications needs reflected in flexibility, complexity, power and information load; integrated system; and documentation.
Document ID
19830009969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jenkins, J. P.
(Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Human Factors Considerations in System Design
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
83N18240
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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