Two experiments oriented towards identifying symbols and sets of symbols which can be quickly and easily discriminated were conducted. Radar console operators performed a search task on a cathode ray tube which approximated a console screen at a moderate saturation level. Analyses of variance and Chi square statistics were used to analyze the reaction time and error data. Symbols and sets of symbols were found which exhibited the two attributes.
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