Comparison of Two Fire Truck Turret Control Systems

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Abstract:

Eight Air Force fire fighting instructors performed a variety of tasks using a standard turret control system a manually operated, hydraulically assisted system and a newly designed electro-hydraulic hand held remote turret control system. The non-fire tests, demanding speed and accuracy, were negotiated significantly better with the new remote system. However, neither system outperformed the other in the fire tests. Perceptual problems caused by the fire and smoke limited operator perforamnce, especially when using the new remote system.

Author(s):
Showalter, Thomas W. ; Eckel, John S.
Author Organization(s):
DOD AIRCRAFT GROUND FIRE SUPPRESSION AND RESCUE OFFICE WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0032

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DOD-AGFSRS-76-1
Project Number(s):
AF-414N
Monitor Series:
ASD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES, *SPRAY GUNS, ACCURACY, COMPARISON, ELECTROHYDRAULIC VALVES, FIELD TESTS, FOAM, HYDRAULIC VALVES, MANUAL OPERATION, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), REMOTE CONTROL, TEST METHODS, VELOCITY, VISUAL PERCEPTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface Transportation and Equipment, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment, Safety Engineering
Keyword(s):
*TURRET CONTROLS
Report Date:
1976 Jan 26