Book chapter
The development of a cognitive work analysis tool
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, pp.504-511
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics (EPCE) International Conference, 7th (Beijing, China, 22-Jul-2007 - 27-Jul-2007)
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), 4562, Springer
2007
Abstract
Due to their complexity, systems used within Network Centric Warfare and Command and Control are notoriously difficult to predict. These systems are often influenced by an ever increasing number of dynamic constraints. This dynamic instability causes problems for many traditional normative Human Factors techniques. Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) is a formative process that focuses on these constraints rather than prescriptive methods of working; this constraint based approach allows the model to handle the unexpected and unanticipated events common in network-centric warfare. This paper presents the development of a Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) software tool. The tool has two main purposes. The primary purpose is to assist the user in developing the large number of graphical representations that support the iterative design process. The secondary purpose is to explain CWA to novices and systematically guide them through the analysis process. The paper provides a brief introduction to CWA along with a description of the tool and its current capabilities.
Details
- Title
- The development of a cognitive work analysis tool
- Authors
- D P Jenkins (Author) - Brunel University, United KingdomNeville A Stanton (Author) - Brunel University, United KingdomPaul M Salmon (Author) - Brunel University, United KingdomGuy H Walker (Author) - Brunel University, United KingdomM S Young (Author) - Brunel University, United KingdomI Whitworth (Author) - Brunel University, United KingdomA Farmilo (Author) - Brunel University, United KingdomG Hone (Author) - Brunel University, United Kingdom
- Contributors
- Don Harris (Editor)
- Publication details
- Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, pp.504-511
- Conference details
- Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics (EPCE) International Conference, 7th (Beijing, China, 22-Jul-2007 - 27-Jul-2007)
- Series
- Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS); 4562
- Publisher
- Springer
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-540-73331-7_55
- ISBN
- 9783540733300
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450240202621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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