With the emergence of human-machine teaming, human machine interface (HMI) design needs to change the paradigm of how displays are used to eliminate the “fog of war” through increased situational awareness and informed decision-making to improve performance. The modern battlespace is extremely complex with disruptive technologies being integrated into dynamic, sociotechnical environments. With the vast amount of data available today due to the growth of computer power and data analytic techniques, understanding the relevant data and its appropriate use for improving performance is challenging.
This paper describes the application of an ecological design interface approach used to develop real-time HMIs with an automated warfighter readiness assessment. The use case focused on a human-machine team Air Warfare domain with Naval Flight Officers providing command and control to fighter pilots with an artificial intelligent (AI) Agent flying their ownship while pilots were controlling up to four Unmanned Aerial Vehicles performing air-to-air intercepts.
Cognitive engineering models were used to develop computational models of cognitive workload and mission performance. These models were also used as the foundation to design HMI solutions that provide the right data, with the appropriate level of abstraction and navigation mapping for the organization of displays. Instructors and mission commanders have persistent and personalized, human-centered technology capable of quantifying individual and human-machine team performance in a dynamic and distributed environment. A usability test was conducted, and feedback was collected. Initial feedback indicates that this information can be used to select and train warfighters, design HMI, and assist mission controllers in protecting and effectively conducting operations for improved mission effectiveness.
Keywords
ASSESSMENT,COGNITIVE,TEAM TRAINING
Additional Keywords
Mission, Interface