Journal article
Task and Error Analysis for Battlefield Technology Evaluation
Journal of Battlefield Technology, Vol.15(1), pp.19-26
2012
Abstract
Human factors methods have a key role to play in the design and evaluation of battlefield technologies. This article presents an application of task analysis and error prediction methods for evaluating the usability of a new digitised battle management system. Based on data collected during live observation of an operational field trial of the battle management system, task and error prediction analyses were undertaken to identify usability issues. The analyses identified several issues, including general design flaws and a range of design-induced user errors. Recommendations for enhancing user interactions with the battle management system are specified. In closing, the key role that human factors methods have to play in the design and evaluation of battlefield technologies is discussed.
Details
- Title
- Task and Error Analysis for Battlefield Technology Evaluation
- Authors
- Paul M Salmon (Author) - Monash UniversityNeville A Stanton (Author) - University of Southampton, United KingdomD P Jenkins (Author) - Sociotechnic Solutions, United KingdomGuy H Walker (Author) - Heriot Watt University, United KingdomL Rafferty (Author) - University of Southampton, United KingdomK Revell (Author) - University of Southampton, United Kingdom
- Publication details
- Journal of Battlefield Technology, Vol.15(1), pp.19-26
- Publisher
- Argos Press Pty Ltd.
- Date published
- 2012
- ISSN
- 1440-5113
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 Argos Press Pty Ltd. Reproduced here with permission of the publisher.
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450217902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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