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The design of control centers is advancing toward totally computer-based man-machine interfaces. Computer based interfaces offer many potential advantages over traditional hardwired control panel interfaces including greater flexibility regarding the type of data displayed and its presentation. However, achieving this potential will require development of new interface concepts that will change the way operators interact with the plant. Extensive evaluation throughout the design process will be required to verify and validate the interface concepts. This paper describes a process for uncovering evaluation issues related to the computer-based control room concept and its relationship to cognitive activities of plant control. Important evaluation issues are presented.

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Evaluation Issues for Computer-Based Control Rooms

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