Models and Mockups as Design Aids. Revision A.

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Abstract:

This report describes the application of models and mockups as design aids in initially determining or improving control panel layouts and equipmentcompartment arrangements to facilitate personnel and personnelequipment interactions during system operations and maintenance. The report describes how these models and mockups MM have been used, types of MM and their applications in various phases of the design development cycle, and finally, a description of the use of MM for man-machine design and design improvements. Three appendices are included in the report and contain 1 Descriptions of NOSC MM applications 2 Examples of MM specifications and 3 An MM characteristics checklist to aid in the preparation of MM specifications. Author

Author(s):
Buchaca, N. J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL OCEAN SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical document,
Supplementary Note:
Revision of report dated 1 Jul 79, AD-A076 208. Includes errata sheet dated 23 Dec 81.
Pagination:
0123

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NOSC/TD-266-REV-A
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4_Logistics
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*SCALE MODELS, *MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS, MAINTENANCE, TRAINING DEVICES, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, COMPARTMENTS, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, WORKPLACE LAYOUT, NAVAL EQUIPMENT, CONSOLES, CHAMBERS, CONTROL PANELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
Keyword(s):
*Mockups, Full scale models
Report Date:
1981 Sep 29