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DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF SWAT SOFTWARE (SUBJECTIVE WORKLOAD
ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE) TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM WINDOWS-
BASED 64-BIT (CASE STUDY AT ERGONOMIC LABS INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING BANDUNG PASUNDAN UNIVERSITY)
Erwin Maulana Pribadi, Agung Kurniawan
Industrial Engineering Department, Pasundan University, Bandung, Indonesia
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[email protected],
[email protected] ABSTRACT
SWAT (Subjective Workload Assessment Technique) are subjective workload
measurement tools that are used to measure mental workload in a real environment (real
world environment) which is scientifically and base on qualitative data sources. This
method was developed by Reid and Nygran at Armstrong Medical Research Laboratory
USA. In SWAT models, human work performance were comprised in three-dimensional
workload; Time Load (T), Mental Effort Load (E), and Psychological Stress Load (S).
The application SWAT procedures which is used to measure the mental workload now is
version 3.1. This version is an improved version of the previous versions. But in this case,
the basic tools needed to implement the SWAT 3.1 version can be said is not in
accordance with the present conditions, it is related to the operational computer programs;
the personal computer operating systems should have the MS DOS with an internal
memory 512K with two floppy disk pheriperal or a hard disk or with a floppy disk. so we can
say, that's operating system are now is a DOS Version.
Thus, in order to facilitate and help run the application SWAT version 3.1 on windows
based operating system 64-bit (on 16-bit) can use a DOS emulator. Emulator is defined as
a program or software created by a computer system to run in a dedicated system or can
be run in a computer system that is completely different. So with the use of the emulator,
the system are uses a floppy disk or a floppy disk in order to run the SWAT applications (in
DOS Version) can be replaced by the flash disk or other types of data storage are often
used today. So make it easy and more user friendly anyway.
As for the DOSBox emulator is intended to run a variety of applications in 16-bit to 64-bit
Windows. DOSBox emulator is software licensed under the GPL (General Public License)
which is open source and can be obtained free of charge. In addition to Windows, the DOS
emulator available on various platforms such as Mac and Linux that allows users to run
applications based on platforms such third operating system. The reliability of the emulator
does not change the authenticity of the results of scaling (the substance of the program) so
that the function as well as the essence of the basic usability of the application SWAT are
still can be maintained.
Keywords: Ergonomic, SWAT Program, Emulator, DOSBox
1. INTRODUCTION emerges from this statement is the social
aspect of the work. this is a gift from one
"Work is human activity changing the person to another. However, if it can be
particular circumstances of the natural understood more deeply with the implied
environment which is intended to maintain meaning that a person working for another
and preserve the continuity of life." This is the person likely to get the credit for his work.
definition given by W.S Neff about work. Appreciation of other people here who,
Definition appears very broad but reflects the among others, sought also by someone and
basic thrust of workers, in order to maintain this not only in the form of matter but also in
and maintaining human survival. the form of recognition, praise, honor, and
Toole gave another definition, namely other psychological and sociological aspect.
"Work is an activity to produce something "Ergonomics" is more expressing how
useful for others". The impression that humans have abilities in the face of the work
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situation and the things that need to be stress load. This approach reduces the level
considered in relation to the matters to design of difficulty of the amount of time required
a good working system. There are several given the number and complexity descriptors
definitions of "Ergonomics": provided by the subject at the time of testing.
1. Ergonomics is the study of the interaction But in terms of implementation, the basic tools
between humans and other elements in a needed to implement this SWAT can be said
system, and the profession who practice is not in accordance with the current, includes
the theory, principles, data and methods in personal computer operating systems MS
the design to optimize the system to fit the DOS 512K internal memory along with two
needs, weaknesses, and human skills. floppy disk or a hard disk or a floppy disk.
2. Ergonomics is derived from two Greek
words; ergos and nomos. Ergos meaning 2. FORMULATION OF THE PROBLEM
work, and nomos meaning rule or principle.
3. Another opinion expressed by Sutalaksana The fundamental problem that has been
(1979); Ergonomics is the science which explained in the background is related to
studies human or rules as a component of ergonomics. The formulation of the problem to
a working system that's include physical be addressed regarding how to implement the
and non-physical characteristics, human SWAT software development in a windows
limitations, and capabilities in order to based operating system is 64-bit.
design a system that is effective, safe,
healthy, comfortable, and efficient. 3. FLOWCHART
4. In the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI),
ergonomics is: Start
a. Harmonization between workers, type
of work, and working procedures of the
environment. Identify the Problem
b. The science of the relationships
between humans, machines used, and
the work environment. Preparation Research:
1. Literature Study
2. Software SWAT
From the explanation above it can be said 3. Emulator DOSBox
that the work is related with ergonomics. is
can not be separate the workload received
SWAT File Components:
with workers in doing their jobs. Broadly 1. SWATPRGRM.BAT
speaking, it can be said that the workload 2. MAIN.EXE
experienced by workers are divided into two 3. SWAT.DAT
kinds, namely workload is influenced by 4. EQSPEC.DAT
5. TEST.DAT
physiological factors and workload is
influenced by psychological factors.
Psychological workload can be said to be SWAT
subjective workload (related to feelings and N SWAT program is
components
not running
consciousness). available?
One of the tools that can be used is
SWAT (Subjektif Workload Assesment Y
Technique). SWAT was developed because
of the emergence of the needs of the
Trial & Error:
subjective measurements that can be used in The addition of syntax
the actual environment. This method was "RUN" on SWAT.DAT
developed by Reid and Nygren at Armstrong
Medical Research Laboratory on the basis of
conjoint scaling method. SWAT is made such
A B
that the response is only given through 3
descriptors for each dimension includes time Figure 1. Methodology
load, mental effort load, and psychological
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A B
The addition of
N
syntax has been
done?
Y Figure 2. Appearance of Change Method
Syntax Using Notepad
Run the program using In this case, the basic tools needed to
Emulator DOSBox implement version 3.1 can be said is not in
accordance with the current conditions,
includes personal computer operating
systems MS DOS with an internal memory
Running Program with two 512K floppy disk or a hard disk or a
floppy disk it self
In order to facilitate and help run the
SWAT application version 3.1 on windows
End based operating system 64-bit (above 16-bit)
Figure 1. Methodology (cont.) can be used in the form of a DOS emulator
DOSBox. Emulator is defined as a program or
4. DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS software created by a computer system to run
in a dedicated system or can be run in a
SWAT (Subjective Workload Assessment computer system that is completely different.
Technique) is a tool used to measure mental As for the DOSBox emulator is intended to
workload in real world environment run a variety of applications in 16-bit to 64-bit
scientifically and objectively than qualitative Windows. DOSBox emulator is software
data sources developed by Reid and Nygran licensed under the GPL (General Public
at Armstrong Medical Research Laboratory. License) which is open source so it can be
In this case, the application SWAT obtained for free. The steps use is as follows:
procedure used to measure the mental Place a SWAT application in the Local
workload is version 3.1. This version is an Disk (C :) in order to facilitate the process of
improved version of the previous versions. "mounting a drive" is done manually by using
The components of SWAT are available to the DOSBox emulator. DOSBox emulator can
run this program is SWATPRGRM.BAT, be in www.dosbox.com. After getting the
main.exe, SWAT.DAT, test.dat and emulator DOSBox, run the emulator program
EQSPEC.DAT. The first of four files which so that the display appears as follows:
consists of executable programs should be
kept in the same file, while the fifth file is a
sample data set that includes instructional
and testing.
Before the SWAT program is executed,
the next step is the addition of syntax in the
file SWAT.DAT a "RUN" by opening the file in
the form SWAT.DAT into notepad, then save
the results of the syntax changes. More detail
can be seen in Figure 1:
Figure 2. Initial Appearance of Emulator
DOSBox
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At first there were only a drive Z: in DOSBox. 5. CONCLUSIONS
In order to access the drives on the computer,
then the next step is to make the process of Based on the analysis and discussion that
"mounting a drive" manually with the syntax: has been presented, it can be concluded that
mount [name of the drive][name of the in order to run the SWAT software
drive+path which will be mounting] (1) development into a windows based operating
system 64-bit, some things that should be
In this case the process will be mounting the done is to run the SWAT program using
folder C:\Applications on the computer to the DOSBox emulator to make a small change to
A: drive in DOSBox, then the next step is to the syntax file SWAT.DAT a "RUN" so that
type syntax: SWAT program can be run as an application
mount a: c:\swat (2) that is used for the needs of subjective
measurements of the actual environment.
More detail can be seen in Figure 3 below:
6. REFERENCES
(a) Reid, Gary. B., Potter, Scott. S. &
Bressler, Jeine. R. 1989. Subjective
Workload Assessment Technique
(SWAT): A User’s Guide (U). Ohio:
Armstrong Aerospace Medical Research
Laboratory, Inc.
(b) Sutalaksana, Iftikar. Z., Anggawisastra, R.
& Tjakraatmadja, Jann. H. 2006. Teknik
Perancangan Sistem Kerja. Bandung:
Penerbit ITB.
(c) http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emulator,
Figure 3. Appearance of DOSBox When diakses 3 Mei 2014
Entering Syntax (d) http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomika,
diakses 26 Juli 2014
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the original SWAT program only runs on MS Juli 2014
DOS operating systems 16-bit, can now be
used on windows based operating system 64-
bit.
Figure 4. Initial Appearance of SWAT
Program
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