Human factors considerations for unattended ground sensors

Robert A. Johnson

doi:10.1117/12.818736

30 April 2009 Human factors considerations for unattended ground sensors

Robert A. Johnson

Proceedings Volume 7333, Unattended Ground, Sea, and Air Sensor Technologies and Applications XI; 733309 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818736
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2009, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Even with traditional system design and development programs military systems are developed that end up being difficult for the target audience to use. Over the years the military has learned to incorporate human factors considerations and requirements in system requirements documents in order to minimize this problem. However in today's environment of procuring GOTS/COTS equipment to quickly field a needed capability, the human factors aspects are not always considered or they may have to be traded for other considerations. This occurs for a variety of reasons with the driving reason being the willingness of commanders and agencies to trade capabilities for speed of fielding. This paper addresses human factors considerations that should be observed in the design of unattended ground sensors (UGS) at the component, equipment and system levels. This is not an abstract paper on human factors engineering but an examination of current trends and applications. Lessons learned from recent fieldings and example designs from the Harris Falcon Watch system are provided. What Harris has found is that design considerations, development schedules, understanding of the target audience and the mission scenarios, and training are all key factors in determining whether a system will be found to have utility by a broad spectrum of users.

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Robert A. Johnson "Human factors considerations for unattended ground sensors", Proc. SPIE 7333, Unattended Ground, Sea, and Air Sensor Technologies and Applications XI, 733309 (30 April 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818736

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