The objective of this project is to develop man/machine interface design guidelines for signal processing and information management systems that employ artificial intelligence (ai) technology. however powerful a computational tool ai may prove to be, the ultimate value to the system user will still… More

This project will produce a decision aid to assist system designers and mission planners in the allocation of system functions to human performance or to some degree automation. the decision aid is made up of: 1. a data base and data classification scheme; 2. an expert system to: a) integrate and… More

Numerous techniques and methods have been developed by human factors (hf) researchers for collecting and analyzing data to provide solutions to man-machine interface problems. the tools most frequently used by hf researchers today can no longer be expected to keep pace with the rapid advances in… More

The objective of the proposed effort is the development of implementation concepts for application of supervisory control techniques to robotic/teleoperator systems. the state-of-the-art in manipulator and mobility system operator interface and control techniques will be evaluated against functional… More

Since the advent of armored vehicles, several problems have plagued their design which directly affect the manner in which the crew views the battlefield and how they can successfully complete their mission. obviously the need to protect the crew/equipment is of paramount importance. from a design… More

Research will be carried out on information requirements andflight crew performance in relation to future data link communications (dlc) systems. it is expected that availability of critical information in the cockpit from dlc systems will facilitate improved transportation efficiency and safety.… More

The objective of the proposed effort is to provide computer security system designers with methods and data for determining the appropriate roles of humans in computer security functions and establishing design requirements and criteria for design of user-computer interfaces and decision aids to… More

The purpose of this effort is to develop a multi-use memory aid designed for the elderly user. during phase i, memory aid design requirements for the elderly will be identified through human factors engineering analysis. the physical, physiological and cognitive capabilities and limitations of… More

Computing technology (as well as control and display technology) is rapidly becoming more powerful, miniaturized and wearable. These trends will allow Navy personnel to be increasingly mobile, not tethered to hardwired console and computer systems. In conjunction with wearable display systems, … More

The anticipated result of the proposed approach will be an automated standardized and formalized design process integrated with a set of tools and data bases which will support the application of HSI to ship system and total ship design with emphasis on effectively, efficiently, and safely reducing… More

The Engineering of Complex Systems(ECS) is a technology development initiative being conducted by the Naval surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division to formalize and standardize the process and tools associated with applying system engineering to computer intensive (complex) systems. The enabling… More

"Carlow and Trident are pleased to submit this proposal to develop a rapid analysis tool to reduce time and effort in conducting human systems integration (HSI) analyses in the early stages of Navy system acquisition. The need for the rapid analysis toolstems from the fact that, in early stages of… More

"The objective of this effort is to develop and demonstrate an automated tool designated the Engineering Manning, Business processes, interaction with Automation, and Requirements for Knowledge (EMBARK) tool. EMBARK will enhance the ability of humansystems integration (HSI) professionals and… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overall goal of the ADEPT project is to enhance the independence, autonomy, safety, and performance of patients with dementia in conducting activities of daily living (ADL). The overall objective of ADEPT development is to enhance patient care in Special… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overall goal of the ADEPT project is to enhance the independence, autonomy, safety, and performance of patients with dementia in conducting activities of daily living (ADL). The overall objective of ADEPT development is to enhance patient care in Special… More

The Navy need is for design specifications and guidelines which interrelate ship hull form characteristics and onboard human performance in a motion environment. These specifications and guidelines will prevent those motion profiles that exceed humanlimits for acceptable human performance and… More

The objective of this SBIR Project is to establish ship design guidelines for ship hull and onboard equipment that prevent or limit ship motion profiles that adversely affect acceptable human performance. The product is the Ship motion and Human Accommodation, Readiness and Performance (SHARP) tool… More