Facts are stubborn things;
and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the
dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts
and evidence.
-John Adams
View Research Proposal Submission Guidelines here
The Center is now accepting research
proposals for
Knowledge Management. Proposals are due 3/2/2009.
Current Research Topics:
Near-Term Projects:
Completed Projects
[Note: Complete report and raw
data available in Members-Only section]:
Future Project Ideas:
Education & Training
- Development of a near-miss database (in
progress)
- Development of decision making exercise
library (in progress)
- How much (quantified) improvement does a
dynamic simulator make in operator performance?
- How does qualifying for several jobs
impact skill level? How often is refresher needed?
Operator Interface
- When should trend data be used over
digital values?
- How realistic do graphic symbols need to
be?
- How dense should graphic displays be? How
should it be measured? What if the alternative is to split
the information over multiple screens?
- Are “system” or “common trouble” alarms a
good idea?
- How do windows and screen size impact
display design?
Job Aides
- How can the use of PDAs improve field
operator performance?
- Does procedure use improve performance?
How does that vary with content and format?
Performance Metrics
- Can differences in operator skills be
quantified?
- Do operator skills degrade with advanced
control?
Job Design
- When is job rotation beneficial? When is
it detrimental?
- Do prolonged, continuous days at work
degrade performance (fatigue)?
- Does allowing “alertness recovery”
enhance alertness? Are there alternate methods?
- Is there a better way to design operating
consoles?
