Human factors aspects in a level IV vessel traffic system operations center
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Authors
Cowan, Michael Francis
Subjects
Human factors
Vessel traffic systems
Radar room lighting
Job analysis
Coast Guard
Vessel traffic systems
Radar room lighting
Job analysis
Coast Guard
Advisors
Neil, Douglas E.
Date of Issue
1973-09
Date
September 1973
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This paper constitutes an investigation of human factors in U.S. Coast Guard operated vessel traffic system operations center in general and the San Francisco center in particular. Research involved in preparation of this thesis was accomplished by measurement, observation, job analysis by operational personnel and review of applicable human factors literature. These research steps resulted in a description of the operating system, task capability requirements, task-induced-demand analysis and comparison of the physical environment with published literature. Human factors aspects of the system having probable or possible detrimental effects on system effectiveness are pointed out, and quantified where possible. Experimentally proven steps to relieve these effects are presented as an aid for operational systems and designers of future systems.
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Thesis
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Department
Department of Operations Research and Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.