The alarm problem – The real problem?
Paper in proceeding, 2011
The aim of this paper is to make a review of studies concerning problems with alarm systems and to make a theoretical analysis of these problems. Using research results from dynamic decision making a number of suggestions for further development of alarm systems are presented. Recommendations include providing operators of complex systems feedback that can support mental models and situational awareness. Furthermore a recommendation is to design alarm systems that can learn from experience.
complex systems
process control
Alarm systems
dynamic decision making
Author
Håkan Alm
Anna-Lisa Osvalder
Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Design and Human Factors
Proceedings Nordic Ergonomic Society (NES) Conference 2011, Sept 19-21, Oulu, Finland
Areas of Advance
Information and Communication Technology
Production
Subject Categories
Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified