Accession Number:

AD0701872

Title:

HUMAN FACTORS STUDY OF QMC CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING COLD WEATHER TESTS OF THE PERSHING MISSILE SYSTEM

Descriptive Note:

Engineering psychology research study rept.

Corporate Author:

QUARTERMASTER RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING CENTER NATICK MA

Personal Author(s):

• McGinnis, John M.
• Zimmerer, Theodore

Report Date:

1962-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

The primary purpose of the psychology laboratory participation in the test was to detect human factors problems associated with Quartermaster Corps standard clothing and equipment in the operation of the PERSHING Missile System and to report these problems to the responsible design and development groups. Secondary goals were to make preliminary studies concerning the new experimental integrated clothing system, and the feasibility of using electrically heated handwear for performing critical tasks during operation of the PERSHING equipment.

Descriptors:

• *SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES
• *EXPOSURE SUITS
• COMPATIBILITY
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
• ARCTIC REGIONS
• COLD WEATHER TESTS
• LAUNCHING SITES
• HEATERS
• GLOVES
• ARMY EQUIPMENT
• ARMY OPERATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Surface-Launched Guided Missiles
• Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
• Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE