Report on UAV Technologies and Combat Operations. Volume 1. Summary.

Worch, Peter R; Borky, John M.; Gabriel, Richard F.; Heiser, William H.; Swalm, T.

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“…In the UAV context, Mouloua et al (2003) pointed out that manual control may be disrupted by time delays in the transmission of information via satellite and by breaks in transmission. Response delays as short as 1 s may disrupt control of the aircraft (Worsch et al, 1996). It is plausible that these disruptions could be a source of stress for the operator.…”

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Use of the RoboFlag synthetic task environment to investigate workload and stress responses in UAV operation

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Use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is an increasingly important element of military missions. However, controlling UAVs may impose high stress and workload on the operator. This study evaluated the use of the RoboFlag simulated environment as a means for profiling multiple dimensions of stress and workload response to a task requiring control of multiple vehicles (robots). It tested the effects of two workload manipulations, environmental uncertainty (i.e., UAV's visual view area) and maneuverability, in 64 participants. The findings confirmed that the task produced substantial workload and elevated distress. Dissociations between the stress and performance effects of the manipulations confirmed the utility of a multivariate approach to assessment. Contrary to expectations, distress and some aspects of workload were highest in the low-uncertainty condition, suggesting that overload of information may be an issue for UAV interface designers. The strengths and limitations of RoboFlag as a methodology for investigating stress and workload responses are discussed.

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“…It is expected that UAVs and unmanned combat aerial vehicles will play an increasingly significant role in military missions (Howard, Bray, & Lyons, 1996;McDaid & Oliver, 1997;Worsch et al, 1996). UAVs and UCAVs offer advantages over traditional airborne warfare equipment, including the ability to operate "fearlessly" in battle and areas contaminated by biotoxins or radiation.…”

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“…UCAVs can attack targets and then provide follow-up damage assessment and identification of new target sites. Near-real-time communication from, and command of, UAVs and UCAVs is imperative for mission effectiveness (Worsch et al, 1996) -and for managing environmental difficulties, resolving unplanned events such as malfunctions or retasking after launch, and dealing with enemy countermeasures.…”

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Human-Centered Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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Ergonomics in Design

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<title>Human interfaces for robotic satellite servicing</title>

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On-orbit servicing (OOS) is growing in importance for the sustainment of certain satellite systems. Although it is more economical to replace satellites in many cases, OOS could be beneficial or even critical for more expensive satellites such as Space-Based Laser and constellations such as the Global Positioning System. Some future OOS missions including refueling and modular component replacement will be highly autonomous, but there will still be a need for humans to supervise and to recover when unexpected situations arise. Non-routine tasks such as damage repair or optics cleaning will likely require a more significant level of human control. The human interfaces for such activities can include body tracking systems; three-dimensional audio and video; tactile feedback devices; and others. This paper will provide some insights into when and at what level human interaction may be needed for OOS tasks. Example missions will be discussed and the argument will be made that human interfaces are important even for primarily autonomous missions. Finally some current research efforts within NASA, academia and the military will be discussed including research being conducted in the Human Sensory Feedback Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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Report on UAV Technologies and Combat Operations. Volume 1. Summary.

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Use of the RoboFlag synthetic task environment to investigate workload and stress responses in UAV operation

Use of the RoboFlag synthetic task environment to investigate workload and stress responses in UAV operation

Human-Centered Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

<title>Human interfaces for robotic satellite servicing</title>

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