A Human-Centric Architecture for Net-Centric Operations
Abstract
Net-Centric Operations seek to improve military effectiveness among spatially distributed and possibly culturally diverse teams. Key to the net-centric operational concept are agile teams that excel even in the most difficult circumstances. Such teams can self-synchronize, smoothly coordinating to exploit the diverse perspectives and expertise within the team. The members of such teams are on the same wavelength, continually making adjustments to leverage each others abilities and to accommodate each others needs. Recent research on the cognitive foundations of collaboration and teamwork has identified key cognitive enablers to effective teamwork. These cognitive enablers are the knowledge and understandings that team members require to work together successfully. Accordingly, it is very desirable that teams acquire and maintain this knowledge. There are three technical prerequisites to ensure that spatially distributed team members can do this: an architecture that provides reliable communications connectivity among team members; information that supports task performance and team coordination; and a means for team members to evaluate performance and correct problems. This report describes how to create an infrastructure that achieves these technical prerequisites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA430546