Applying Cognitive Work Analysis to Time Critical Targeting Functionality

Abstract

The ability to destroy fleeing targets in a time critical environment is a key capability for the successful completion of the Joint Forces Commander's operations. The Time Critical Targeting Functionality (TCTF) program combines the functionality of several tools aiding in the prosecution of significant threats of fleeting vulnerability. As with any system, active user involvement and Human Factors guidance are necessary to ensure a usable design. The TCTF program applies these principles through several techniques, including Applied Cognitive Work Analysis, GUI Working Groups, Heuristic Evaluations, as well as user surveys. The basis for all these analyses is determining the correct information to display to the user at the correct moment. This document illustrates these techniques, provides the results and recommendations from the evaluations, and presents lessons learned and example surveys.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA458168

Entities

People

  • C. D. Means
  • Erika Darling
  • Janet Perron

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airspace Control
  • Command And Control
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Ground Moving Target Indicators
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Intelligence
  • Lessons Learned
  • Order Of Battle
  • Organizational Structure
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Targeting
  • Targets
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Time Sensitive Targets
  • User Interface
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Systems Analysis and Design