Utilizing Network-Enabled Command and Control Concepts to Enhance ASW Effectiveness
Abstract
This report describes an analysis of two selected concepts for improving Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) performance and effectiveness by means of network-enabled sharing of information during ASW operations. These concepts are identified as Shared Situational Awareness (SSA) and Collaborative Information Environment (CIE). It is shown that the application of queueing theory models provide useful tools for quantitatively estimating the value-added of implementing these concepts. In addition, queueing theory can be used to examine the tradeoffs between "information systems" and "shooters." In general, queueing theory can support analysis whenever military operations, such as ASW, can be characterized as "demand for service" processes. For the SSA and CIE concepts, an ASW tactical situation (TACSIT) is described and metrics are defined and quantified by means of queueing models. Insights, conclusions, and recommendations are then developed from the parametric quantitative results about the potential improvements to ASW performance and effectiveness achievable through implementation of these network-enabled concepts. Thirty-two briefing charts summarize the presentation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA468697
Entities
People
- George Galdorisi
- John Shannon
- Ralph Klingbeil
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center