HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN OF DYNAMIC VISUAL AND AUDITORY DISPLAYS FOR METROPOLITAN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT. VOL. 1--SUMMARY REPORT
This report summarizes the findings and design implications of a series of research studies with respect to parameters of dynamic visual displays (Changeable Message Signs) and auditory displays (Highway Advisory Radio). Laboratory, proving ground and field studies were conducted. Dynamic visual display factors investigated have been classified into five areas: 1) message factors, 2) character factors, 3) accentuation factors, 4) dynamic factors, and 5) visibility factors. In-situ controlled field studies were conducted to validate findings from previous HAR laboratory studies. Specific areas investigated were: 1) language style, 2) information load, 3) redundancy, 4) description of alternate routes, and 5) advance road sign for radio tuning. This volume is the first in a series. The others in the series are: Volume 2-FHWA/RD-81/040 Dynamic Visual Displays; and Volume 3-FHWA/RD-81-041 Highway Advisory Radio. (FHWA)
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Corporate Authors:
Texas Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System, 1600 E Lamar Boulevard
Arlington, TX United States 76011Federal Highway Administration
Traffic Systems Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Authors:
- Dudek, C L
- Huchingson, R D
- Publication Date: 1982-5
Media Info
- Pagination: 104 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Design; Driver information systems; Field studies; Highway traffic control; Human factors; Information display systems; Radio; Traffic signs; Variable message signs; Visibility
- Old TRIS Terms: Audible delineators; Displays; Highway advisory; Restitution /materials/
- Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00377231
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-81- 39 Final Rpt., FCP 32K4-023
- Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-9459
- Files: TRIS, USDOT
- Created Date: Aug 30 1983 12:00AM