A HUMAN ENGINEERING STUDY OF THE FORWARD TORPEDO ROOM IN THE 563/564 CLASS SUBMARINES.

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Abstract:

A human engineering study has been made of the forward torpedo room in the 563564 class submarine. The major objectives of this study were to analyze torpedo firing and mine planting operations and to develop recommendations for the improvement of overall efficiency in the torpedo room. Observations of torpedo room activity, made with the aid of motion pictures, sound recorders, and stop watches, provided most of the data necessary for activity analyses and task allotments for present submarines. Interview and questionnaire material obtained from experienced personnel revealed shortcomings of present designs and procedures and provided information concerning mine planting activities. Finally, a human engineering analysis of present torpedo rooms, combined with a knowledge of the projected design of the SS 563564, provided a basis for recommendations concerning arrangement and design of equipment and task allotments for future submarines.

Author(s):
Casperson, R. ; Channell, Ralph C.
Author Organization(s):
DUNLAP AND ASSOCIATES INC STAMFORD CONN
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0073

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SPECDEVCEN-641-2-11
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N8onr-641(02)
Project Number(s):
SPECDEVCEN-20-F-2, NR-784-002
Monitor Series:
641-2-11
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SUBMARINES, *TORPEDOES, FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, CONTROL PANELS, OPERATORS(PERSONNEL), UNDERWATER PROJECTILES, POSITION FINDING, UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT, MINELAYING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering, Torpedoes
Report Date:
1951 Feb 01