Design of the man-machine interface for an automatic target cuer system

The authors explain the role of automatic target cuer (ATC) technology in crew-aided target acquisition systems. Requirements for such system concepts are developed with regard to the Automatic Target Recognizer Working Group. A process for designing the man-machine interface (MMI) for crew-aided systems is presented. The design and assessment of a specific, conceptual man-machine interface are described. The conceptual design of the ATC/MMI emphasized its role as a crew decision-support subsystem. The task environment was time-constrained and the task itself was critical to mission success