The Cognition and Neuroergonomics (CaN) Collaborative Technology Alliance (CTA): Scientific Vision, Approach, and Translational Paths

Abstract

The Cognition and Neuroergonomics (CaN) Collaborative Technology Alliance (CTA) has recently been formed by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and a consortium of leading industry and academic research partners. The CaN CTA seeks to build upon our knowledge of neuroscience, human factors, psychology, and engineering to enhance our understanding of Soldier brain function and behavior in complex operational settings, assessed outside the confines of standard research laboratories. To do so, new approaches to neuroscientific inquiry are needed to overcome the scientific and technological barriers that have limited previous research efforts. This report discusses these barriers, and presents the overall CaN CTA scientific vision and approach to overcoming them, as well as describes three initial transitions that outline paths that will result in practical solutions to address Army problems and unmet needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA569612

Entities

People

  • Jason Metcalfe
  • Kaleb G. McDowell
  • Kelvin S. Oie
  • Scott Kerick
  • Scott Makeig
  • Tim Lee
  • W. D. Hairston

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computational Science
  • Data Analysis
  • Detectors
  • Health Services
  • Information Systems
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurosciences
  • Psychology
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Virtual Reality

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design