Design Strategies for Computer-Based Information Displays in Real-Time Control Systems

Abstract

Two strategies are defined for the design of integrated, computer-based information displays for real-time control systems. Subjects controlled a simulated system using a conventional display console or one of two integrated displays. The effects of display type on operator performance were considered. Integrated displays tended to degrade performance unless the display preprocessed information, synthesizing and presenting it in a form more compatible with an operator's high-level information needs.