Title :
Time for tailoring human-machine interface technology to humans
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Atomic Power Ind. Inc., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
Advanced human-machine interface (HMI) technologies developed for Japanese pressurized water reactors (PWRs) have demonstrated their potential benefit. The framework for the next-generation control room (i.e., ACR) for the Japanese PWR has begun to emerge. It is characterized by an entirely CRT-based compact operator console. However, there are problems. These include a problem with CRTs as well as some mismatches among users and and designers. More emphasis must be placed on user-oriented approaches when resolving these problems. Future HMI technology will need to be seen as a discipline that is more independent of information processing and other relevant technologies.<>
Keywords :
fission reactor operation; human factors; nuclear engineering computing; nuclear power stations; power station computer control; remote consoles; user interfaces; ACR; Japanese pressurized water reactors; PWRs; advanced control room; entirely CRT-based compact operator console; human-machine interface technology; information processing; mismatches; next-generation control room; user-oriented approaches; Cathode ray tubes; Control systems; Flat panel displays; Humans; Inductors; Information processing; Large screen displays; Man machine systems; Monitoring; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Human Factors and Power Plants, 1992., Conference Record for 1992 IEEE Fifth Conference on
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0888-3
DOI :
10.1109/HFPP.1992.283431
