This paper reports on research into development of techniques for information representation in complex dynamic environments, such as those with high information densities, and with high rates of change. These design techniques employ information layering, visual depth and transparency to present informationi in the new Multi- Layered Display (MLD) technology, in anticipation that their combined use can improve information uptake in such environments. The results show that there is no advantage in using the MLD in simple reading and interaction tasks. However, user performance was observed to be significantly better when using layering techniques on the MLD under increased task difficulty conditions that approximate information handling challenges in command and control activities.
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