Human factors in command and control

Several human factors considerations in the design of command and control systems are viewed from the aspect of three common classes of human system participants: the sensors, the filters, and the decision makers. An attempt is made to demonstrate the effects of particular perceptual variables upon the performance of each of these classes of participants. Several suggestions are made, based on recent research findings, concerning techniques the system designer may incorporate to enhance the role performance of each of these participants. A plea is made for early analysis to define system goals and alternatives and to study in detail the interrelationships of critical elements, including the human components, before the design of the system is completed.