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Evaluation and Design Development of an Advanced Alarm Management System for Submarine Applications

Liss, Rebecca LU and Wiklundh, Klara (2024) MAMM01 20241
Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology
Abstract
This thesis aims to compare the user experience of an alarm system, which in-
cludes a conventional alarm list, with newly developed graphical ways to display
alarms. In addition to these visual enhancements, new features requested by
users, such as the ability to park alarms to minimise the overwhelming feelings
during an alarm flood were integrated. Three iterations with usability tests were
conducted, revealing that while the new graphical interfaces could not fully re-
place the traditional alarm list, they were highly appreciated as complementary
tools. Some displays were better for analysing purposes rather than during active
alarm floods. The study shows the value of combining traditional and modern
approaches to alarm... (More)
This thesis aims to compare the user experience of an alarm system, which in-
cludes a conventional alarm list, with newly developed graphical ways to display
alarms. In addition to these visual enhancements, new features requested by
users, such as the ability to park alarms to minimise the overwhelming feelings
during an alarm flood were integrated. Three iterations with usability tests were
conducted, revealing that while the new graphical interfaces could not fully re-
place the traditional alarm list, they were highly appreciated as complementary
tools. Some displays were better for analysing purposes rather than during active
alarm floods. The study shows the value of combining traditional and modern
approaches to alarm management to achieve a more effective and pleasant user
experience. (Less)
Popular Abstract
Submarines have evolved significantly since their introduction in 1620, becoming vital components of modern defence. The Swedish company Saab is one of the leading actors of submarine innovation, aiming to keep people and society safe. However, advancements in technology bring both opportunities and challenges. One of the challenges Saab faces is the cognitive load for its users in managing complex alarm systems flooded with excessive alarms. There are strategies to optimise alarm management systems, aiming to improve user experience and ensure effective decision-making during critical operations. What if the key to safety lies not in adding more technology, but in refining how we interact with it?
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author
Liss, Rebecca LU and Wiklundh, Klara
supervisor
organization
alternative title
Utvärdering och design implementering av ett avancerat larmhanteringssystem för ubåtsapplikationer
course
MAMM01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Alarm System, Alarm Flood, Alarm List Display, Design Evaluation, User Experience (UX), User Centered Design (UCD)
language
English
id
9175589
date added to LUP
2024-09-27 14:50:14
date last changed
2024-09-27 14:50:14
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  abstract     = {{This thesis aims to compare the user experience of an alarm system, which in-
cludes a conventional alarm list, with newly developed graphical ways to display
alarms. In addition to these visual enhancements, new features requested by
users, such as the ability to park alarms to minimise the overwhelming feelings
during an alarm flood were integrated. Three iterations with usability tests were
conducted, revealing that while the new graphical interfaces could not fully re-
place the traditional alarm list, they were highly appreciated as complementary
tools. Some displays were better for analysing purposes rather than during active
alarm floods. The study shows the value of combining traditional and modern
approaches to alarm management to achieve a more effective and pleasant user
experience.}},
  author       = {{Liss, Rebecca and Wiklundh, Klara}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Evaluation and Design Development of an Advanced Alarm Management System for Submarine Applications}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}