Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
User involvement in software prototype evaluation is often constrained by availableresources. To optimize user engagement in design development, we compiled aframework mapping user-centered design evaluation methods to system developmentphases as a function of fidelity; namely, utilizing lower-fidelity/lower resourceburden methods (e.g., cognitive walkthroughs) at early prototype developmentphases, and higher-fidelity/higher resource burden methods (e.g., field testing) duringlater phases. The benefits of this approach lie in the efficient utilization of time andresources during iterative product development, focusing on incorporating the “right”evaluation methods at the “right” times. We utilized this framework to guideprototype development and evaluation efforts in a program sponsored by NAVCANADA in which a suite of air traffic management and weather decision supporttools are under varying stages of development.
Repository Citation
Alexander, A. L.,
Reynolds, T. G.,
& Dulude, C.
(2025). Mapping User-Centered Design Evaluation Methods to System Development Stages Applied to Air Traffic Management Technology Development. Proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, 54-59.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/isap_2025/10
Comments
Presented at the 23rd International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, May 27-30, 2025, Hosted by Oregon State University