Abstract

Information Systems Model for Decision Makers

Sorensen, B., Madni, A.M., and Madni, C.C.

Abstract

This paper describes a continuous decision making process model that is specifically suited to Command and Control (C²) decision making. Decision makers are continually inundated with data albeit most data provide non actionable intelligence and unreliable information. More specific, from the perspective of (C²) information systems design, timely delivery of the right information to C² decision makers is essential, thus context awareness plays a key role. Context in C² operations is dynamic and includes factors such as mission, enemy, terrain (and weather), personnel, time available, and civil support. Understanding and keeping track of these variables is the cornerstone of future C² decision making, especially for network centric warfare operations. The DecisionEdge™ model is based on the "context-goal alternatives" construct which recognizes that as context changes the goal might also change, precipitating the need for generating a new set of alternatives. Of course, the goal can also change as a result of a new mission directive.

From:

Sorensen, B., Madni, A.M., and Madni, C.C., Conference on System Engineering Research (CSER), 2008.