Handbook for Operating the OWLKNEST Technology

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Abstract:

This handbook offers guidance to users of the operator workload OWL knowledge-based expert system tool OWLKNEST. The handbook is an appropriate foundation for understanding the context within which OWLKNEST can be useful. The handbook describes a the concept of workload b problems associated with determining which OWL assessment techniques are most appropriate for any given set of study objectives, system characteristics, and user resource constraints and c the expert system approach to problem solving. The handbook also provides an overview of OWLKNEST and gives detailed instructions and specific examples for operating the tool and interpreting its output. Brief descriptions of each of the 38 OWL assessment techniques included in OWLKNEST and a survey form designed to solicit feedback from OWLKNEST users are in appendixes.

Author(s):
Harris, Regina M. ; Hill, Susan G. ; Lysaght, Robert J. ; Christ, Richard E.
Author Organization(s):
ANALYTICS INC WILLOW GROVE PA
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. Sep 1986-Jul 1990
Pagination:
0157

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARI-RN-92-49
Contract/Grant Number(s):
MDA903-86-C-0384
Monitor Series:
RN-92-49, ARI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.4_Establish Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION, *USER MANUALS, *WORKLOAD, *KNOWLEDGE BASED SYSTEMS, OUTPUT, MEASUREMENT, PREDICTIONS, HUMANS, GUIDANCE, APPROACH, HANDBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONS, TOOLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, SURVEYS, FEEDBACK, RESOURCES, EXPERT SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
PE62785A
Report Date:
1992 Jun 01