CONCEPTS FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Abstract
Command and control system is defined by: (1) outlining a tentative model of the embedding military process consisting of five functions (sense, analyze, decide, act, communicate) at command points, with emphasis on the interfaces between these functions: (2) describing 18 military command and control systems in operation or under development; (3) noting how analysts have categorized this kind of system; and (4) indicating resemblances between this kind of system and two non-military organizations. It is suggested that methodology for improving the derivation of concepts for command and control systems can be improved by profiting from past experience concerning five inter-related trouble-points originating in the concepts for such systems: interfaces at function and system boundaries, data input at the front end, interaction of noise and data conversions, consideration of the anti-system, and system exercising. Two of these trouble points are examined to show how such analyses might contribute further to an improved methodology. Optimization of enabling conditions could also result in such improvement. These include participation of the user, learning the task of conceptual design, managing that task, and letting the system evolve. It is recommended that the Navy Continue this study in-house by assembling further information about 'trouble-points' so that designers can learn from problems encountered in the past and their resolutions or continuing challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 23, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0479368
Entities
People
- Henry M. Parsons
- William E. Perry
Organizations
- System Development Corporation