SimNEC: Research Platform for Studying Human Functioning in NCW
Abstract
SimNEC is TNO's grand scheme for experimentally studying human factors issues related to NEC/NCW. The research platform consists of multidisciplinary expert teams, long-term research programmes, and a local network of state-of-the-art simulator modules. SimNEC does not focus on technology, but is purposely designed to study the functioning of humans in future network-centric warfare. This distinguishes SimNEC from typical technology-focused concept demonstration and experimentation approaches. However, SimNEC is designed with the capability to couple with and involve external parties, simulators, simulation networks, and even life systems. Several individual simulator modules have been created in-house over the past few years as the result of originally separate long-term research programmes. C-unit is a RNLA command post for land operations within a NATO Response Force. Cannibal Hector is a joint operational centre for the supreme staff during an operation (hector is an acronym for human in command, and cannibal stands for maximally reduced manning). The network of simulator modules allows for the use of sensors and actors from one unit in any other unit. This part is currently under construction. The aim of SimNEC is to facilitate experimental studies in each of the domains concerned, and additionally to provide the platform for joint/combined operations with multiple levels involved. We believe that real insight in the human aspects of NEC/NCW requires complex scenarios and a complex interconnected environment. We will discuss the approach taken and the studies that are under way and planned in the coming years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA473298
Entities
People
- Bernd De Graff
- Hendrik-jan Van Veen
- Peter Essens