Design of Instrument Dials for Maximum Legibility: 1. Development of Methodology and Some Preliminary Results

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Abstract:

Experimental results in the development of methodology for legibility studies and a preliminary investigation of dial reading were obtained from six reading panels of 12 instrument dials and calling the indicated values. Three dial designs, each in three sizes and differing in sub-divisions, were used. It was concluded that errors are less frequent and speed of reading faster for larger and more finely graduated dials. Errors are reduced also when accuracy is emphasized.

Author(s):
Kappauf, William E. ; Smith, William M. ; Bray, Charles W.
Author Organization(s):
PRINCETON UNIV NJ DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.
Supplementary Note:
See also Part 2, ADB237121.
Pagination:
0051

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TSEAA-694-1L
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W33-038-AC-14480
Monitor Series:
694-1L, TSEAA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*SIZES(DIMENSIONS), *LEGIBILITY, *INSTRUMENT DIALS, FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
Keyword(s):
ATI 16325, ATI COLLECTION
Report Date:
1947 Oct 20
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 29