A Virtual Information-Action Workspace for Command and Control
Abstract
Information overload has become a critical challenge withiin military Command and Control. However, the problem is not so much one of too much information but of abundant information that is poorly organised and poorly represented. In addition, the capabilities to test the effects of decisions before they are implemented and to monitor the progress of events after a decision is implemented are primitive. A virtual information-action workspace could be designed to resolve these issues. The design of such a space would require a detailed understanding of the specific information needed to Support decision-making in Command and Control. That information can be obtained with the use of knowledge acquisition and knowledge representation tools from the field of applied cognitive psychology. In addition, it will be necessary to integrate forms for perception and action into a virtual space that will support access to the information and that will provide means for testing and implementing decisions. This paper presents a rationale for a virtual information-action workspace and outlines an approach to its design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA410651
Entities
People
- Gavan Lintern
- Neelam Naikar
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group