Decision Support Rendering Tools (DSRTs) for Battlespace Command and Control

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Abstract:

The overall goal of the Decision Support Rendering Tools DSRTs for Battlespace Command and Control Phase I effort was to demonstrate the technical feasibility of using DSRT technology to improve the commanders ability to maintain battlefield situational awareness. This report summarizes results of this projects Phase I work which occurred during the 29 November 1997 to 29 May 1998 time period. This project addressed U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Commands CECOMs Small Business Innovation Research SBlR Topic A97-054 of U.S. Department of Defense solicitation 97-02. Dual Incorporated integrated selected displays into CECOMs Battlefield Planning and Visualization for Windows NT WinBPV and developed other DSRT displays and 3D visualization functionality using 3D rapid prototyping tools. These rapidly prototyped displays included a 2D3D composite intervisibility surface, a 3D unit status information object and a synchronization array heads up display. The proposed recommended design for a Phase 11 DSRT Synchronization Visualizer prototype is described. This report shows that the development and integration of 3D and 2D decision support rendering tools DSRTs for battlefield visualization is feasible, has Army user interest at both the lower and higher command echelons and shows indications of improving the commanders ability to quickly grasp the battlefield image.

Author(s):
Dryer, David
Author Organization(s):
DUAL CORP LAKE MARY FL SIMULATION AND TRAINING DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 29 Nov 97-29 May 98
Pagination:
0041

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAB07-98-P-A754
Monitor Series:
AMSEL-RD-C2D
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, *MILITARY COMMANDERS, *DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, *SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, COMMERCE, BATTLEFIELDS, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ARMY EQUIPMENT, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PLANNING, IMAGES, USER NEEDS, ARMY, MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, AWARENESS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
DSRT(DECISION SUPPORT RENDERING TOOLS), SBIR(SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH), BATTLESPACE COMMAND AND CONTROL
Report Date:
1998 May 27
Creation Date:
1998 Jun 17