Information Sciences
Abstract
Information sciences basic research generates fundamental knowledge and understanding to support critical Air Force capabilities in information superiority, precision targeting (or strike), and improved battle space awareness. Areas of research focus are (1) access to disparate data and information, (2) information fusion and distribution, and (3) conversion of information into knowledge to support decision making. The data, fusion engines, and command and control functions reside on interlocking systems connected by networks leading to a system of systems architecture. Areas of research underpinning these team-focused, network-enabled systems are those in networks and communications, software, information management, and human-system interactions. Complementing these overall focus areas, research is occurring in the following areas: information operations network, software, and system architectures; information fusion; information forensics; communications and signals and control of large systems. Information Sciences also derive mathematical models and computational algorithms designed to optimize information intelligently and problem-solving under adverse conditions, including sustained operations, non-cooperative environments, and multi-interactive command and control.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 612311_0601102F_1_3600_PB_2013
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