An Experimental Comparison of the Readability of Two Digital Altimeters.

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Abstract:

Twelve male volunteer subjects with flying experience were required to read one of two digital altimeters while performing a two dimensional tracking task.

Author(s):
White, G. R.
Author Organization(s):
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH LABS MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Systems note,
Pagination:
0028

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL/SYS NOTE-60
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*ALTIMETERS, *INSTRUMENT DIALS, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), COMPARISON, REACTION TIME, ACCURACY, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, ERRORS, MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS, AUSTRALIA, READING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Flight Control and Instrumentation, Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
Report Date:
1978 Dec 01