Previous research has shown that co-location of operators dependent on each other for task-relevant information can relieve the previously identified bottleneck of information between the Sonar Control (SOC) and Operations Officer (OPSO) in submarine sound and control rooms. This research aimed to examine the impact of a novel inwards facing circular configuration on communications and tasks within a co-located control room. Ten teams participated in high and low demand Return to Periscope Depth scenarios in a simulated submarine control room. All communications between operators were recorded and compared with a baseline study of contemporary operation. The findings show that the novel circular configuration led to a reduction in communications, but an increase in information shared. Indicating that the teams had become more efficient at passing relevant information. Furthermore, teams were able to complete a greater number of tasks.

先前的研究表明，彼此依赖以获取与任务相关的信息的操作员可以共处一地，这可以缓解先前确定的潜艇声控室中声纳控制（SOC）和操作官（OPSO）之间信息的瓶颈。这项研究的目的是研究一种新颖的，面向内的圆形配置对位于同一位置的控制室内的通信和任务的影响。十个团队在模拟潜艇控制室中参与了高需求和低需求的“潜望镜深度”场景。记录操作员之间的所有通信，并与当代操作的基线研究进行比较。研究结果表明，新颖的圆形配置导致通信量减少，但共享信息却增加了。表明团队在传递相关信息方面变得更加高效。此外，团队能够完成更多任务。