Display and Control Commonality Initiative Among Undersea Warfare Sonar Systems
Abstract
Sonar Systems in the Undersea Warfare (USW) environment have similar tasks and functions across platforms in a multi-dimensional battlespace. The Operator-Machine Interface (OMI) Commonality Working Group (OCWG), as chartered by the Executive Steering Group (ESG), has authored a control and display standards and conventions document for sonar systems in the Surface, Subsurface, and Surveillance Communities. These standards present a framework for a common look and feel to all operator interface controls and displays, such that operators trained in one aspect of USW sonar systems may easily adapt to operation of other sonar functions. The common control and display standards initiative shall define the process to achieve commonality among USW platforms. The progression of display commonality will be presented, as well as the relationship of common Navy operator tasks. The standard approach to controls and displays will allow the operator to more rapidly assimilate large data sets, possess a common frame of reference for operator tasks, and potentially reduce cross training. The consistent and predictable actuation of controls and navigation of displays will allow for common situation assessment across the combat system teams. This methodology for control and display commonality will be shown to support the network-centric warfare vision.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA376778
Entities
People
- David Zannelli
- Helen J. Douglas
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center