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V. Alan Spiker

Principal Scientist

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Summary
  • Formal training in cognitive psychology, experimental design, statistics, and program evaluation.
  • Twenty-six years of postdoctoral experience, including advanced military systems research, man-machine interface assessments, display requirements analyses, laboratory studies of symbol and color perception, information systems development, and multivariate statistical analyses.
  • Author of 210 publications-journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, and technical reports Extensive training and experience in the application of statistical methods to the analysis of experiments, evaluations, and field studies.
  • Directed more than 75 projects for the US Airforce, Army, Navy, and industry.
  • Specializing in design of advanced military and commercial avionics systems, quantitative studies of human performance, development of computer-based training systems, and evaluation of user functional requirements.
  • Licensed engineering psychologist in the state of California (PJ 9936).
  • Certified Human Factors Psychologist (BCPE #120).
  • Co-recipient of the 1991 Alexander C. Williams Award of the Human Factors Society.
  • Co-recipient of the 1997 Best Paper Award at the Interscience/Industry Training Systems Equipment Conference (IITSEC).

Education
  • Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1978; Psychology
  • M.A., University of New Mexico, 1976; Psychology
  • B.A., University of Iowa, 1973; Psychology and Mathematics
Employment
  • 1982 - Now Anacapa Sciences, Inc. - Senior Scientist and Principal Scientist
  • 1980 - 1982 Center for Health Services & Policy Research, Northwestern University. - Research Associate
  • 1979 - 1980 University of Texas at San Antonio. - Assistant Professor
  • 1973 - 1978 University of New Mexico. - NIMH Experimental Psychology Trainee
Selected Publications

Spiker, V.A. & Silver, M.D. (2003, September). Impact assessment of a crew resource management (CRM) debriefing tool for the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center (CMOC). (ASI TR-1451). Santa Barbara, CA: Anacapa Sciences, Inc.

Spiker, V.A., Wilson, D.D., & Deen, C.G. (2003, April). CRM and mission performance during C-130 mission-oriented stimulator training. Presented at the 12th Annual Symposium on Aviation Psychology. Dayton, OH.

Spiker, V.A. & Willis, P.L. (2003, June). Analysis of C-130 training records to identify critical CRM behaviors. (ASI TR 1392-2). Santa Barbara, CA: Anacapa Sciences, Inc.

Spiker, V.A., Nullmeyer, R.T., & Tourville, S.J. (2001, November). Relationship between mission preparation and performance during combat mission training. Proceedings of the 22nd Interservice/Industry Training Systems and Education Conference. Orlando, FL.

Spiker, V.A., Tourville, S.J., Bragger, MAJ J., Dowdy, TSG D., & Nullmeyer, R.T. (1999, December). Measuring C-5 crew coordination proficiency in an operational wing. Proceedings of the 20th Interservice/Industry Training Systems and Education Conference. Orlando, FL.

Spiker, V.A., Harp, S.F., & Moffitt, K.W. (1999, November). Displaying large maintenance schematics on a laptop computer-Development of the FocalView concept. (ASI Technical Report 315-1). Santa Barbara, CA: Anacapa Sciences, Inc.

Spiker, V.A., Tourville, S.J., & Nullmeyer, R.T. (1997, December). Networked simulation and combat mission training. Proceedings of the 18th Interservice/Industry Training Systems and Education Conference. Orlando, FL.

Spiker, V.A., Nullmeyer, R.T., Tourville, S.J., & Silverman, D.R. (1997, September). Effects of mission preparation on crew combat mission training performance. Paper presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Spiker, V.A. (1997, June). Measuring the usability of plant procedures. Procedures Review, 3, 5-10.

Spiker, V.A. (1997, March). Expert associate for generating individualized simulation training scenarios. Evaluation plan for the MH-53J WST enhanced instructor operator station (I-EOS). Mesa, AZ: Aircrew Training Research Division, Armstrong Laboratory.

Spiker, V.A. & Nullmeyer, R.T. (1995, April). Benefits and limitations of simulation-based mission planning and rehearsal. Eight International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Columbus, Ohio.

Spiker, V.A., Dick, R., Campbell, J.L., & Matula, D.E. (1992). Tactical visualization aids for the evolution of integrated electronic warfare. Santa Barbara, CA: Anacapa Sciences, Inc.

Spiker, V.A. (1990). Designing a graduate training curriculum to meet the challenges of a nonacademic career. In J.H. Cantor, C.C. Spiker, & L.P. Lipsitt (Eds.), Child behavior and development: Training for diversity. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Spiker, V.A., Rogers, S.P., & Cicinelli, J. (1986). Selecting color codes for a computer-generated topographic map based on perception experiments and functional requirements. Ergonomics, 29, 1313-1328.

Spiker, V.A. (1986). Predicting individual differences in reaction time from variable criterion theory. In L.P. Lipsitt and J.H. Cantor (Eds.) Essays and experiments in honor of Charles Spiker. Hillsdale, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Spiker, V.A., & Rogers, S.P. (1986, November). Requirements definition for a computer-generated map display system for high-performance aircraft. Paper presented at the Avionics Technical Symposium of the American Defense Preparedness Association, San Diego, CA.

Spiker, V.A., Rogers, S.P., & Cicinelli, J. (1986, May). Choosing colors and luminances for a CRT map display. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Information Display, San Diego, CA.

Spiker, V.A., Harper, W.R., & Hayes, J.F. (1986). The effect of job experience on the maintenance proficiency of Army automotive mechanics. Human Factors, 27, 301-311.

Spiker, V.A., Rogers, S.P., & Cicinelli, J. (1985, April). Selecting color codes for a computer-generated topographic map based on perception experiments and functional requirements. Paper presented at the Third Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Columbus, OH.


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