3D Graphics Investigation

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Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to test three dimensional 3D technology as a means of facilitating the presentation and interpretation of graphical information used to support complex maintenance tasks. The focus of the study was on graphic performance user or software and human factors issues. To accomplish this study, the team conducted a cognitive task analysis CTA to determine how aircraft maintainers could use 3D graphics. The results of the CTA were used to formulate requirements for candidate 3D file formats and viewers. The team then identified and evaluated 3D file formats and viewers to determine two best-value 3D file and viewer candidates. Finally, a comparative study was conducted with aircraft maintainers to gather data on the features and usability of the two best-value 3D file and viewer candidates.

Author(s):
Azar, Maurice ; Clark, Mike ; Stute, Nicholas J. ; Bautsch, Holly S. ; Gdowski, Matthew R.
Author Organization(s):
ANALYTIC SCIENCES CORP FAIRBORN OH
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 1997-Aug 1998
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Logicon Technical Services, Inc., Dayton, OH and Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. DOI: 10.21236/ADA396121
Pagination:
0151

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2001-0083
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F41624-97-D-5002
Task Number(s):
D0
Project Number(s):
1710
Monitor Series:
TR-2001-0083, AFRL-HE-WP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*THREE DIMENSIONAL, *GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE, FILES(RECORDS), PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, GRAPHICS, VIEWERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
Keyword(s):
CTA(COGNITIVE TASK ANALYSIS), PE62202F, WUAFRL1710D004
Report Date:
1998 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2001 Nov 28