Simplicity in command and control systems - A human factors considerationThe importance of simplicity in the man computer interface (MCI) is stressed because of the effect it has on the system containing the MCI. Results are used from an MCI study at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to find an area where the system MCIs can be simplified. The circumstances under which these simplifications are appropriate are listed. The concepts of cognitive simplicity and process simplicity are presented as design alternatives for the MCI. In addition, the concepts of understandability, operation, learnability, level of learning, and usability are presented as tools for the system designer. The use of these concepts in developing a systematic MCI design is discussed.
Document ID
19820043687
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Chafin, R. L. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)