Cognitive task analysis: Techniques applied to airborne weapons training
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
This is an introduction to cognitive task analysis as it may be used in Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) training development. The focus of a cognitive task analysis is human knowledge, and its methods of analysis are those developed by cognitive psychologists. This paper explains the role that cognitive task analysis and presents the findings from a preliminary cognitive task analysis of airborne weapons operators. Cognitive task analysis is a collection of powerful techniques that are quantitative, computational, and rigorous. The techniques are currently not in wide use in the training community, so examples of this methodology are presented along with the results. 6 refs., 2 figs., 4 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOD
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5575909
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8910155-3; ON: DE89015862
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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