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Selected Works of David Schuster
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Component versus holistic visual search training for improvised explosive detection
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Santa Monica, CA: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (2010)
  • David Schuster, San Jose State University
  • Javier Rivera, University of Central Florida
  • Brittany Sellers, University of Central Florida
  • Stephen M. Fiore, University of Central Florida
  • Florian Jentsch, University of Central Florida
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Abstract
In this study, we investigated X-ray screener performance on improvised explosive device (IED) detection within a perceptual discrimination training paradigm. We looked at the effects of a particular IED discrimination training intervention (holistic IED versus IED components) on detection when tested using realistic stimuli that varied the level of clutter overlap and overall difficulty in terms of clutter quantity. Results suggest that holistic training has benefits for performance during testing when threats are partially occluded. The results are discussed in the context of additional research directions and training design issues.
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Publication Date
2010
Citation Information
David Schuster, Javier Rivera, Brittany Sellers, Stephen M. Fiore, et al.. "Component versus holistic visual search training for improvised explosive detection" Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Santa Monica, CA: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david_schuster/15/