The Command Team Experimental Testbed (ComTET) team in the Transportation Research Group is seeking participants for their study: Investigating the integration of additional environmental information from an Uncrewed Complementary System (UCS) into the submarine control room.
The study is responding to the challenge for future submarine control rooms of whether operators can effectively process more data from more sensors and use this for tactical picture generation.
What will I do?
- You will be assigned an operator role within the submarine command team and receive training in how to complete tasks associated with this role.
- You will complete scenarios that are representative of those currently completed operationally by submariners.
- You will complete a series of measures and questionnaires after each scenario.
What can I expect?
- You will be given £100 per day.
- The organisers will provide lunch and refreshments.
Eligibility criteria
- A national of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Commonwealth.
- Normal or corrected to normal vision.
Time required
- The experiment will take place over two full days, including training, scenarios, and breaks (9:00-17:00).
- The study is expected to run between 16 October 2023 and 31 December 2023.
Who are the project team looking for?
- Interest is welcomed from both existing teams of seven and individuals who would like to take part by being placed in a team of seven by the researchers.
Interested in this unique opportunity?
- The study will be run on Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton.
- If you have any questions or would like to register your interest in participating, please contact Sophie Hallam, [email protected].
Ethics Approvals: MoDREC: 2191/MoDREC/22 , Ergo II: 79319.A1