A Prototype Interface to Adapt Decision Aids to User Scenario Assumptions.
Abstract
The Emissions Control Decision Aid (EWAR) which is discussed in this report demonstrates how a decision aid can help a battle group commander evaluate the quality of proposed emissions control postures. The aid contains displays that convey the quality of air surveillance provided by a set of emitting task group radars, displays that convey the useful targeting information provided to an adversary by this set of emitting radars, and displays concerned with the overall mission effectiveness as a result of both surveillance quality and ship identity information conveyed. This work focused primarily on the development of a new kind of aid user interface, on methods for aid developers to acquire information needed to develop such an interface, and on adding a new aid capability recently identified as especially important. The new user interface clarifies the structure of the aid, communicates its capabilities and limitations to users, suggests how this aid could interface with other shipboard systems, and increases the range of scenarios to which the aid is applicable. The interface specifies the aid data requirements and helps the user calculate the aid-required parameters from more fundamental tactical or engineering data.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA105504
Entities
People
- D. F. Noble
- G. E. Pugh