Touch and Go: COMET Project Brings Multitouch Technology to the Military

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Abstract:

Known as Command and Control Multitouch Enabled Technology COMET, the effort aims to make face-to-face collaboration more productive and interactive. Unlike the paper maps, acetate layers, and sand tables currently used for wargaming and other group activities, COMET can record and save information for future analysis and after-action reviews. It can also synch data feeds and changes in real time with other military systems, enhancing existing capabilities rather than replacing them.

Author(s):
Heininger, Claire
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Defense AT&L, p29-32, May-June 2011.
Pagination:
0006

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
DAU/FB
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS, *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, COLLABORATIVE TECHNIQUES, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, WAR GAMES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems, Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
MULTITOUCH TECHNOLOGY, COMET PROJECT, TACTILE DISPLAYS
Report Date:
2011 May 01
Creation Date:
2011 Jun 22