Working Towards Information Superiority: Application Coherence for Digitisation Programmes - A Method for Coherently Defining Requirements for Future Command and Control Information Systems
Abstract
Within the UK, a conceptual model has been developed which represents the main processes of the Army, i.e. the Army Activity Model (AAM). It predominantly illustrates information dependencies between processes and information elements that are exchanged between them. Over the last 18 months, the AAM has significantly matured. Moreover, there is a better understanding of its relevance for current and future Information Systems. A methodology has recently been developed that enables the richness of the AAM to be exploited for developing new C2 Information Systems (IS). By using this methodology coherent development and definition of user requirements can be achieved. In addition, the methodology enables, albeit at a high level, the assessment of coherence between C2IS and, more specifically, the processes and information that these systems support. Using UK Case Study based on the development of Joint Fire Support (JFS) Battlefield Information System Application (BISA), it is explained how the methodology allows the use of the AAM for development of new CCIS. It is explained various Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and Modelling techniques helped to relate the JFS BISA to the AAM and define or validate coherent user requirements. Using the AAM, application coherence can be assessed and visualized at both informatics as well as technology levels. Although such assessments are conducted at a high level, they nevertheless provide detailed information on gaps and overlaps in the definition of IS requirements. This information could be used to improve requirements definition and aid coherent and interoperable system development. Finally, they will attempt to contrast the application coherence method with the COBP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA425306
Entities
People
- Kees Van Haperen