Computer modeling of operator mental workload and situational awareness in simulated air-to-ground combat: An assessment of predictive validity

International Journal of Aviation Psychology

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 351-375

  See, Judi E ^a   Vidulich, Michael A ^b,c  

^a Logicon Inc   (United States)

^b WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE   (United States)

^c AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY   (United States)

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EID: 0032221813     PISSN: 10508414     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15327108ijap0804_3     Document Type: Article

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