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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)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: In: ITC/USA/''80
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: October 14, 1980
End Date: October 16, 1980
Accession Number
82A27222
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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