Human Purposive Movement Theory

Abstract

The human purposive movement theory posits that human physical behavior is goal oriented, quantifiable, and predictable. In addition, the basic characteristics of that movement are universal in nature by humans whether they are operating on their own or when using conveyances, and that the characteristics of human/machine system outputs are quantifiable and suitable for the creation of predictive algorithms. This theory coupled with fused sensor systems and robust detection and classification algorithms should enhance the understanding of human physical behavior in applied settings and may be suitable to predict human physical actions in military intelligence or other applied settings. This report reviews the basic theory and provides examples of developmental and operational technologies that could use this theory in common settings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA562508

Entities

People

  • Bruce P. Hunn

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Classification
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosives
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Ground Moving Target Indicators
  • Human Behavior
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Man Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Psychology
  • Radar
  • Undocumented Noncitizens
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems

Readers

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Theoretical Analysis.