Human Factors Aspects of Digital Computer Programming for Simulator Control

Because of the enormous present day effort devoted to the preparation of digital computer programs, special attention should be given to the human factors aspects of program development. Currently available program compilers represent a significant application of certain human factors principles, but are not generally applicable to problems of “real time” programming. Since the creation of appropriate compilers is important to simulation methodology, this report includes a detailed description of a “real time” compiler developed for display/control simulation on a small computer in a human factors laboratory.