DDG 51 Operational Evaluation: Measures of Workload from Combat Information Center Communication Patterns

Abstract

This thesis analyzes 2,700 verbal transmissions collected from an audio tap on DDG 51's internal communication network during the ship's OPEVAL. The frequency and duration of these voice transmissions are analyzed to explore for systematic changes. These changes are induced by eight simulated combat scenarios. The data shows that CIC team member communication patterns varied as a function of workload. The use of verbal communication patterns as unobtrusive, noninvasive measures of workload in operational settings is discussed and recommendations are made to further develop these measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257588

Entities

People

  • Thomas M. Conlon

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arleigh Burke Class
  • Classification
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Communication Networks
  • Information Processing
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Operations Research
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Uss Arleigh Burke
  • Voice Communications

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.