Accession Number:

ADA191500

Title:

Cognitive Decrement.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 1 Sep 84-1 Aug 85,

Corporate Author:

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP MCLEAN VA

Personal Author(s):

• Peters, Joseph I.
• Moyer, Michael J.
• Archer, Mark A.

Report Date:

1985-08-31

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

The objective of this study was to review and select a taxonomy appropriate for the classification of Army helicopter crews tasks. The utility of such a taxonomy is that it provides a means for predicting performance of personnel on tasks which are similar to those already measured. This ability to generalize across tasks can save time and money in the process of predicting performance in a variety of jobs across numerous weapon systems. The study began with helicopter mission analysis followed by the identification of mission segments characterized by high operator workload. from these segments, tasks were defined and then classified. Keywords Task analysis, Radiation effects, task taxonomy, Mission analysis, Helicopter tasks, Human performance.

Descriptors:

• *FLIGHT CREWS
• *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• *RADIATION EFFECTS
• *TAXONOMY
• ARMY AIRCRAFT
• HELICOPTERS
• HIGH RATE
• IDENTIFICATION
• MISSION PROFILES
• OPERATORS(PERSONNEL)
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• WORK
• ARMY PLANNING
• PREDICTIONS
• COGNITION
• ARMY PERSONNEL
• RADIATION DOSAGE
• NUCLEAR RADIATION
• VISION
• MOTOR REACTIONS
• SKILLS
• ATTACK HELICOPTERS

Subject Categories:

• Radiobiology
• Psychology
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE