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Title: Computer-generated display system guidelines. Volume 2. Developing an evaluation plan

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6427361

Volume 1 of this report provides guidance to utilities on the design of displays and the selection and retrofit of a computer-generated display system in the control room of an operating nuclear power plant. Volume 2 provides guidance on planning and managing empirical evaluation of computer-generated display systems, particularly when these displays are primary elements of computer-based operator aids. The guidance provided is in terms of a multilevel evaluation methodology that enables sequential consideration of three primary issues: (1) compatibility; (2) understandability; and (3) effectiveness. The evaluation process approaches these three issues with a top-down review of system objectives, functions, tasks, and information requirements. The process then moves bottom-up from lower-level to higher-level issues, employing different evaluation methods at each level in order to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation process.

Research Organization:
Search Technology, Inc., Norcross, GA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6427361
Report Number(s):
EPRI-NP-3701-Vol.2; ON: DE85000677
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English