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User Requirements Specification for the Universal Real Time Controller: Ergonomic Design for Placement of Three NI 9157/9159 Chassis
The Air Delivered Weapons Tester Development Group (2256) is currently designing a new type of test system, the Universal Real Time Controller (URTCON). The URTCON will provide the surveillance community with technologies that advance the state of knowledge in stockpile stewardship. Success for its implementation depends on whether the components comprising the URTCON can be reliably and accurately maintained in the field. A system is maintainable when the worker has visual and physical access to the components that need to be serviced. To address this need, a layout was determined that best facilitates the worker's ability to easily see and reach components. A list of user-system requirements was initially prepared to guide decisions affecting the layout. Then, five design options depicting various ways to lay out the components were evaluated. Based on this effort, a best design option was identified for implementation. It is expected that the design recommended herein will provide the workers with a workplace that permits unhindered access to the components requiring their attention.