Using the Decision Ladder to understand human decision-making processes during a UAV-equipped Search and Rescue mission

Sophie G Hart; Victoria Steane; Mark Chattington; Seth Bullock; Jan M Noyes

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Using the Decision Ladder to understand human decision-making processes during a UAV-equipped Search and Rescue mission

Sophie G Hart, Victoria Steane, Mark Chattington, Seth Bullock, Jan M Noyes

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Abstract

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have the potential to be valuable technological
additions to Search and Rescue (SAR) units. Advancements in the development of
algorithmic functionality capable of detecting and classifying targets in the terrain continue to enhance the capability of UAV technology. However, prior to incorporating such technology within a SAR unit, it is important to consider the decision making that takes place during SAR missions in order to ensure that the functionality is embedded successfully. Here, we explore the utility of the Decision Ladder for characterising the decision making processes of SAR personnel when utilising a UAV during a hypothetical SAR mission. Five operator interviews with SAR personnel from across the United Kingdom were used to populate a Decision Ladder model. Analysis of the model suggests design recommendations for a future decision aid that could improve UAV team
performance during a UAV-equipped SAR mission.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED 2023)
Subtitle of host publication	Future Trends and Applications
Publisher	AHFE International
Pages	133-143
Volume	112
ISBN (Electronic)	9781958651889
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004123
Publication status	Published - 9 Aug 2023
Event	Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED 2023) - , Croatia Duration: 27 Sept 2023 → 29 Sept 2023

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Conference	Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED 2023)
Abbreviated title	IHSED 2023
Country/Territory	Croatia
Period	27/09/23 → 29/09/23

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Richards, A. G., Wilson, R. E., Bullock, S., Lawry, J., Noyes, J. M., Ball, M., Johnson, A., Bonnell, W. D., Morey, E. J., Hogg, E., Bennett, C., Hart, S. G., Kent, T., Pitonakova, L., Zanatto, D., Alkan, B., Barden, E., Galvin, K., Chattington, M. & Steane, V. & 1 others, Hauert, S., 23 May 2023
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Hart, SG, Steane, V, Chattington, M, Bullock, S & Noyes, JM 2023, Using the Decision Ladder to understand human decision-making processes during a UAV-equipped Search and Rescue mission. in Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED 2023): Future Trends and Applications. vol. 112, AHFE International, pp. 133-143, Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED 2023), Croatia, 27/09/23. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004123

Using the Decision Ladder to understand human decision-making processes during a UAV-equipped Search and Rescue mission. / Hart, Sophie G; Steane, Victoria; Chattington, Mark et al.
Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED 2023): Future Trends and Applications. Vol. 112 AHFE International, 2023. p. 133-143.

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