The coding of aircraft controls /
Darwin P. Hunt.

Description

Main Author

Hunt, Darwin P.

Related Names

United States. Air Force.
Wright Air Development Center

Language(s)

English

Published

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio : Wright Air Development Center, Air Research and Development Command, United States Air Force, 1953.

Subjects

Psychophysiology.
Airplanes > Airplanes / Design and construction > Airplanes / Design and construction / Human factors.
Psychophysiology.
Airplanes > Airplanes / Design and construction > Airplanes / Design and construction / Human factors.
Technical reports.
Technical reports.

Summary

This report summarizes the available information concerning several techniques of control coding which seem to be of value to the design engineers. Control coding means providing the operator with a way of identifying the controls. Five methods of control coding are discussed: Shape coding, size coding, location coding, color coding, and mode-of-operation coding. Information is given concerning each coding technique so that the design engineer can apply any of these methods as the need arises. Many of the advantages and disadvantages of each method are pointed out. The question of when to code and the type of coding to use are discussed.

Note

"August 1953."
"RDO No. 694-17."

Physical Description

26 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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