ABSTRACT
This chapter describes some of the basic concepts and approaches to understanding the effect of vehicle motion on soldier performance. It also describes several areas of research executed at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL), supplemented by related studies, which provide some suggestions for designing systems intended for use in military vehicles. The chapter examines the issue of operation "on the move" and the potential impacts of operating in moving vehicles on human performance. It discusses three tasks that may of particular interest in military operations: command and control, indirect driving, and teleoperation. The chapter presents principles for the design of displays, controls, and other vehicle-related factors, which may help mitigate the potential performance losses resulting from operations in moving vehicles. One of the primary differences between stationary and moving environments is the addition of vibration and shock to the vehicle and hence, potentially, to the soldier.
