Integration of Cognitive Requirements into System Design

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavan Lintern
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Technical System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Design Issues ◽  
Cognitive Analysis ◽  
Preliminary Work ◽  
Essential Properties ◽  
Work Domain Analysis ◽  
Work Domain

The products of cognitive analysis are rarely used effectively in the design of complex, first-of-a-kind systems. This project is motivated by the assumption that those products do not explicitly reveal their design the implications. On the other hand, the analyses undertaken by Systems Engineers do not capture the essential properties of cognitive requirements. The work described here is aimed at developing a computer-supported system that can support dialog between Cognitive Engineers and Systems Engineers as they seek to resolve design issues surrounding cognitive requirements. This project is in its first phase. The preliminary work has demonstrated how a Brahms model might be used to develop a prototype of a socio-technical system based on cognitive specifications developed from a Work Domain Analysis.

Application of a Work-Centered Design Method to Support Counterspace Operations

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Szczepkowski ◽  
Kelly Neville ◽  
Ed Popp
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
Support System ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Work Domain Analysis ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Work Domain

A number of challenges hinder the development of systems that support users in the conduct of their work. Challenges include the widespread use and acceptance of design methods that are system-centered rather than work-centered; the time required to develop a work-centered system design; the imprecise nature of translating work domain analysis results into a work-centered design; and unsatisfactory means for coordinating design and design-implementation processes. The Work-centered Infomediary Layer (WIL) design model and method have been developed to address challenges such as these and to facilitate work-centered design in general. In this paper, we describe the application of WIL to the design of a work-centered support system for defensive counterspace (DCS) operators. The design model and method are presented, followed by a description of the resulting system design and ways in which it was shaped and defined through use of the WIL method.

Using Work Domain Analysis to Evaluate the Impact of Digitization on Command and Control

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel P. Jenkins ◽  
Neville A. Stanton ◽  
Paul M. Salmon ◽  
Guy H. Walker
Keyword(s):  
Command And Control ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Work Domain Analysis ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Work Domain
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