Accession Number:

ADA278153

Title:

MANPRINT Support of the Non-Line-Of-Sight Fiber Optic Guided Missile System

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jul 89-Dec 92,

Corporate Author:

ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• Sanders, William R.

Report Date:

1994-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

119.0

Abstract:

The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences ARI Fort Bliss Field Unit supported MANPRINT evaluations during the Non-Line-Of-Sight NLOS Fiber-Optic Guided Missile FOG-M System Force Development Test and Experimentation FDTE, an Extended User Employment EUE program, and a Defense Simulation Network-Developmental SIMNET-D exercise. Crew performance, human factors, and target cuing impact on system performance were examined. The objectives of this effort were accomplished successfully. The effort developed and executed 1 user-level methods for evaluation, 2 effective stategies for integrating MANPRINT information and requirements into the weapon procurement process, and 3 demonstrations of MANPRINT potential for improving force readiness and system effectiveness. Lessons learned from these evaluations were provided to decision makers to support the acquisition program milestone decisions and the NLOS Critical Design Review process.

Descriptors:

• *FIBER OPTICS
• *LINE OF SIGHT
• GUIDED MISSILES
• SIMULATION
• NETWORKS
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• FORWARD AREA AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missiles
• Infrared Detection and Detectors
• Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE