Understanding and Improving Knowledge Transactions in Command and Control

Abstract

Numerous factors impact the efficient and effective exchange of information and knowledge in modern command and control. One factor in particular is the extent to which those who create and share information and knowledge understand the tasks and information requirements of those who will use the shared information. Efficient and effective information exchange requires that two classes of users, referred to as information consumers and information producers, develop a shared understanding of tasks, resources, and information requirements. This shared understanding serves as a framework for the intricate series of "knowledge transactions" collaboration, inherent to planning, and decision support. This paper will 1) introduce some of the current work associated with military command and control knowledge transactions, 2) provide examples of real-world knowledge transaction characteristics and limitations, and 3) discuss recent, ongoing, and planned research efforts to better understand and improve such transactions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA467096

Entities

People

  • Heather M. Oonk
  • Janel H. Schermerhorn
  • Jeffrey G. Morrison
  • Ronald A. Moore

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Command And Control
  • Command Centers
  • Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Research
  • Naval Warfare
  • Psychology
  • Situational Awareness
  • War Games

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control