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http://dx.doi.org/10.5143/JESK.2014.33.2.97

Ergonomic Evaluation of Console Chairs for a Weapon Locating Radar  

Lee, Baekhee (POSTECH: Department of Industrial and Management Engineering)
Jung, Kihyo (University of Ulsan: School of Industrial Engineering)
Jeong, Jineun (LIG Nex1: ILS Research Center)
Kim, Jinman (LIG Nex1: ILS Research Center)
Hong, Wongi (LIG Nex1: ILS Research Center)
Park, Seikwon (ROK Air Force Academy: Department of Systems Engineering)
You, Heecheon (POSTECH: Department of Industrial and Management Engineering)
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Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea / v.33, no.2, 2014 , pp. 97-108 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective:The present study is intended to evaluate the usability of a console chair for a weapon locating radar by comparing with different kinds of chair design. Background: Console chairs need to be ergonomically designed to reduce physical workload of operators and improve mission capability; few studies have been reported which systematically evaluate usability of military console chairs. Method: Ergonomic design of a console chair, a bus seat, and an office chair was evaluated in terms of headrest, seatback, seatpan, armrest, and controller on a 7-point scale. Ten males in their 20s and 30s were recruited considering the demographic characteristics of console operators. Results: The satisfaction scores of the console chair for headrest, seatback, and seatpan were significantly higher than those of the bus seat (mean difference [MD] = 0.9) and office chair (MD = 1.3). Meanwhile, the satisfaction scores of the console chair for armrest and controller were significantly lower than those of the office chair (MD = -1.4) and bus seat (MD = -2.2). Conclusion: The armrest and controller of the console chair needs ergonomic improvements for better comfort. Application: The evaluation results of the console chair would be of use for ergonomic console chair design.
Keywords
Ergonomic console chair; Weapon locating radar; Ergonomic evaluation;
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