Russ Bassett Delivers Big For FAA MEARTS Lab Overview The Micro-EARTS (MEARTS) Lab at the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) is responsible for developing, upgrading, maintaining and deploying the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Systems that are...
User-centered design is more than just a buzzword; it’s vital to creating console furniture that meets the needs of mission-critical operators. Small tweaks can make a large difference in keeping operators comfortable, reducing back pain and strain, and keeping...
Ergonomics is the applied science of equipment design, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. To improve operator health, performance, and engagement in the workplace, mission-critical agencies should consider ergonomic...
When planning your global security operations center, things like efficiency, durability, ergonomics and adaptability should always be top of mind. But this isn’t always the case, and many GSOCs are designed without these principles in mind. Standard ergonomic...
As technology has changed, console design has evolved. Fixed-Height surfaces gave way to Sit-Stand consoles with keyboard mechanisms and greater adaptability for multi-monitor use. These evolving needs and requirements in mission-critical environments has led to the...
When furnishing a cybersecurity operations center, you can’t just buy any office furniture. You need cybersecurity consoles with future-friendly technology management features, ergonomic adjustability, and enough durability to last at least a decade with continual...
A global security operations center needs high-quality command consoles that will support health and productivity while staying in continual use for many years. Whether you are building a new state-of-the-art operations center or looking to make the most of your...
Air Traffic Control (ATC) is a “full contact sport” for the furniture and equipment used by air traffic controllers. ATC consoles, electronics, chairs, microphones, and telephones are used constantly by multiple people, 24/7/365 days per year. Furniture and equipment...
When you’re setting up a new command center, you need several types of furniture to meet your staff’s needs and promote an effective workspace. These are some of the main categories of command and control furniture you should be thinking about: 1. Command...
Whether it is a pandemic, economics or an appreciation for domestic manufacturing, buying American made products, including control room consoles, from American companies has become important to agencies, nationwide. The US government has codified “Buy American” for...
We know that although typically not the primary decision-making criteria in selecting a dispatch console furniture manufacturer, warranty is an important part of the selection process for mission critical agencies. Which Console Furniture Warranty Provides the Best...
Explore Mission Critical Consoles Essential to buying mission critical console furniture is knowing your options and finding the best fit for your team. There are many console styles available to public safety 911 dispatch and operations control teams. However,...
At Russ Bassett, our design, engineering and manufacturing teams consistently seek improvement. We do this by maintaining close relationships with materials providers, technology vendors and mission critical teams in the field. We listen to their likes and dislikes,...
When it comes to dispatch console furniture, it is important to consider the surface edge type. The surface edge is one of the first interfaces a dispatcher has with their console and it is a common rest for elbows and forearms. It is also often bumped by chairs. A...