Characterization of Seismic Sources from Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT): Examples from Baghdad

2015 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghassan I. Aleqabi ◽  
Michael E. Wysession ◽  
Hafidh A. A. Ghalib
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Sources ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Urban Terrain

Cognitive requirements for small unit leaders in military operations in Urban Terrain

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Phillips ◽  
Patricia L. McDermott ◽  
Marvin Thordsen ◽  
Michael McCloskey ◽  
Gary Klein
Keyword(s):  
Military Operations ◽  
Small Unit ◽  
Urban Terrain

Search comparison in the infrared spectra for military operations in the urban terrain

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole M. Devitt ◽  
Eric Flug ◽  
Steve K. Moyer ◽  
Brian Miller ◽  
David L. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Spectra ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Urban Terrain

Layout optimization of a military operations center using a genetic algorithm

2020 ◽  
pp. 154851292093707
Author(s):  
Wenbi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Fitness Function ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Abstract Representation ◽  
Genetic Encoding ◽  
Encoding Method ◽  
Elitist Strategy ◽  
Operations Center

A genetic algorithm was developed to support the spatial layout design of military operations centers. Based on an abstract representation of the workplace, the algorithm uses a textual string as the genetic encoding method, two genetic operations (i.e., selection and swap) for simulating an evolution process, a fitness function that reflects a human factors characterization of workplace layout requirements, and an elitist strategy for improving its search efficiency. The effectiveness of the algorithm was demonstrated in the design of a mid-sized operations center that involved a team of 68 operators. This algorithm expands the human factors practitioners’ toolkit and enhances their ability to examine layout options of complex workplaces using modeling and simulation.

Team Size, Team Role, Communication Modality, and Team Coordination in the Distributed Operation of Multiple Heterogeneous Unmanned Vehicles

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Fincannon ◽  
Joseph R. Keebler ◽  
Florian Jentsch ◽  
Elizabeth Phillips ◽  
A. William Evans
Keyword(s):  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Target Identification ◽  
Unmanned Vehicles ◽  
Object Localization ◽  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Team Size ◽  
Communication Modality ◽  
Urban Terrain ◽  
Over Time

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of team size, communication modality, and team role on measures of team process over time. As the use of semiautonomous, unmanned vehicles increases, it is pertinent to investigate issues associated with the human teams that will control them, including consideration of team roles and the design of systems to support these roles. Using a 1:35 scale facility for military operations in urban terrain, distributed teams of two or three operators used a simulated, unmanned aerial vehicle and a scaled, unmanned ground vehicle to complete two distinct phases of a mission. The teams used either audio or instant messaging for communication, and the analysis of communication assessed their discussion of target identification, target classification, object localization, and vehicle navigation. Findings indicate that the addition of a third teammate resulted in greater role specificity, and the use of audio increased communication of task-relevant content. The proper assignment of team roles can improve the ability of a team to both acquire and synthesize information from remote environments. Furthermore, proper system design can improve the flow of information between teammates over time.

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