Accession Number:

ADA076208

Title:

Models and Mockups as Design Aids.

Descriptive Note:

Technical document,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL OCEAN SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Buchaca,N. J.

Report Date:

1979-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

109.0

Abstract:

This report describes the application of models and mockups as design aids in initially determining or improving control panel layouts and equipmentcompartment arrangements to facilitate interactions between personnel and personnel and equipment during system operations and maintenance. The report describes how these models and mockups M and M have been used, types of M and M and their applications in various phases of the design development cycle, and finally, a description of the use of M and M for man-machine design and design improvements. Three appendices are included in the report and contain An M and M Characteristics Checklist to aid in the preparation of M and M specifications, Examples of M and M Specifications, and Descriptions of NOSC M and M Applications. Author

Descriptors:

• *SCALE MODELS
• COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
• NAVAL EQUIPMENT
• CONSOLES
• CHAMBERS
• CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE