Shipboard Operations Room Layout Analysis Using Modeling and Simulation

The introduction of low-profile consoles into shipboard operations room opens new possibilities to design its spatial layout. A modeling study was conducted examine six layout options by manipulating two factors: console orientation and supervisor seat assignment. quality each option evaluated algorithmically based on support operator interaction. results revealed the strengths weaknesses design: face-to-face found be superior for supporting visual auditory communication, face-to-back better at facilitating tactile interaction, whereas back-to-back preferable an where extensive interaction involved operators moving one another’s workstations. Benefits were also predicted configurations supervisors assigned a side seat, primarily improving cost scores distance links. Results from this strongly inclusion faceto-face setup alternative seating assignment as in future design.