Experimental Validation of an Options Selection Matrix and Investigation of Other Display Formats as Operational Decision Aids.

摘要

This study was conducted to (1) continue work previously started for further evaluation of an options selection matrix and (2) investigate the development of other display formats as aids for decisions which are not adequately supported by the options matrix. Options matrix validation involved the design of an experiment in which potential operational users, represented by twelve senior officers (both active duty and retired) were used as subjects. Their comments and recommendations as to the operational potential of the options matrix were solicited and are documented herein. In the development of other display formats, two decision points, i.e., selection of an operations area and selection of a transit route, were investigated. These decisions were examined to determine the types of data required to arrive at a decision, the means of displaying a variety of detailed information, and a way to present the data in a synoptic form which would both include all the data, and provide the commander with a concise display of the data pertinent to his decision. (Author)