Supporting command and control training functions in the emergency management domain using cognitive systems engineering

Authors: Ntuen, Celestine A.¹; Balogun, Obafemi¹; Boyle, Edward²; Turner, Amy²

Source: Ergonomics, Volume 49, Numbers 12-13, -13/10â-“22 October 2006 , pp. 1415-1436(22)

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Abstract:

<p>The design and implementation of MERMAIDS, a computer-based training system in the domain of emergency command and control, is described. The research investigates the use of cognitive systems engineering and information management tools for modelling and representing training knowledge of emergency system operators. We propose a decision-centric humanâ-“computer interface as a new method of supporting computer-based modelling in the domain of emergency systems. Several interacting themes in information management relevant to emergency response planning are discussed.</p>

Keywords: Decision support system; Emergency response; Command and control; Information analysis; Interface; Planning

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140130600613083

Affiliations: 1: The Institute for Humanâ-“Machine Studies, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, 27411, USA 2: AFRL/HESS Human Effectiveness Directorate Wrightâ-“Patterson Air Force Base, OH, 45433, USA

Publication date: 2006-01-01

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