Presentation
Method for designing operational management concepts for low-crewed surface vessels
DescriptionThis study aims to develop a method for creating and evaluating Operational Management Concepts (OMCs) for Low-Crewed Surface Vessels (LSVs) in the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN). Utilizing Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) and Design Thinking tools, three workshops with seven Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) focused on task allocation and the feasibility of minimal crewing. The first two workshops developed task allocation concepts, considering human responsibility, automation, and shore support. The third workshop utilized a tabletop game to evaluate the OMC's feasibility and to enrich the OMC with more detail on information exchange between actors and their systems. The workshops led to an innovative OMC with around 10 crew members, heavily dependent on automation, redundant systems, and shore support. The workshops allowed SMEs to expand their current experiences and encouraged discussions on human responsibility, collaboration, and technological support. The workshops underscored the need for deeper immersion to effectively assess advanced automatic systems. Future improvements could involve additional preparatory workshops focusing on the attributes of future systems and incorporating Virtual Reality applications to enhance immersion.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeThursday, October 16th4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
LocationGrand A
System Development