Decision Analysis as an Element in an Operational Decision Aiding System.

Abstract

The paper reports on one of several parallel initial efforts on a research project to develop operational decision aids. It focuses on the potential contribution of modern decision analysis to the action selection process (as opposed to the data preparation process) at the task force command level. The conceptual feasibility of six decision analysis variants was tested by applying them to representative decision situations through workshop trials, involving experienced CTF's and decision analysts. Work was initiated on developing the more promising variants as operational prototypes for more systematic evaluation in live naval settings, notably through interactive computer graphics. A preliminary attempt was made to relate variants to a list of command needs (performance measures) appropriate to tactical decision situations characterized by fleet function and ultimately by other taxonomic dimensions.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA001110

Entities

People

  • C. M. Hoblitzell
  • C. R. Peterson
  • J. W. Ulvila
  • R. V. Brown

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computers
  • Graphics
  • Interactive Graphics
  • Prototypes
  • Task Forces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Workshops

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.