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Human performance and control of multiple systems

S A Murray1, B S Caldwell

  • 1Navy Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center, RDT&E Division, San Diego, CA 92152-7383, USA.

Human Factors
|June 1, 1996
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Controlling multiple remote devices simultaneously can overwhelm operators, leading to performance issues. Even low complexity in these multi-platform control systems significantly impacts operator efficiency and response times.

Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Systems Engineering

Background:

  • Modern systems often require single operators to manage multiple remote sensors or machines concurrently.
  • The complexity of multi-platform control presents significant challenges in interface design, risking operator confusion and cognitive overload.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of interface design on operator performance in multi-platform control systems.
  • To examine how factors like sensor type, display quantity, and event complexity affect operator response times.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study using a simulated industrial security task.
  • Manipulation of independent variables: remote sensor type (fixed-site vs. mobile), number of monitored displays, and event complexity (target quantity, target image redundancy).

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  • Measurement of response time as the primary dependent variable.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant performance decrements were observed in multiple-platform control scenarios.
    • These performance penalties accumulated even at low levels of task complexity.
    • Operator response times were negatively affected by increased display monitoring and event complexity.

    Conclusions:

    • The design of interfaces for controlling multiple devices requires careful consideration to mitigate operator overload.
    • Even seemingly simple increases in complexity within multi-platform control systems can lead to substantial performance degradation.
    • Further research is needed to develop effective strategies for managing operator workload in complex control environments.