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F R Brigham

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PubMed1976

Decision-making problems in industrial control tasks.

This paper considers the design of industrial control tasks with regard to the human operator's decision-making skills and limitations. Four control tasks are described to provide illustrative material for a number of typical problems. The problems discussed are the need for memory and planning aids, the choice between on-line and off-line control, workload peaking, conflicting objectives, and the introduction of computer aids. Practical approaches towards minimising the difficulties and improving the performance of the human operator are discussed.

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PubMed1975

Some quantitative considerations in questionnaire design and analysis.

This paper discusses some of the quantitative problems which should be considered in the design and analysis of questionnaires. The problem areas are illustrated with a number of practical examples, and the reader is guided towards methods of overcoming or minimising the difficulties, where these are available.

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PubMed1972

Ergonomic problems in ship control.

This is the first of two papers concerned with the application of ergonomics in marine systems. Ergonomics problems in ship control will be discussed in this paper, and a subsequent paper, by D.M. Anderson, will illustrate the contributions of ergonomics to bridge design by means of a case study. Ergonomics problems in ship control are identified with basic human limitations in perception, decision making and control. Ergonomics can make immediate contributions towards minimising many of these difficulties. Guidance can also be provided in the development of new marine systems to overcome the human limitations of the mariner.

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