• Corpus ID: 14954793

" Task-Managed " Watchstanding : Providing Decision Support for MultiTask Naval Operations

@inproceedings{Orden2001T,
  title={" Task-Managed " Watchstanding : Providing Decision Support for MultiTask Naval Operations},
  author={Karl F. Van Orden and David Kellmeyer and Nancy Campbell},
  year={2001}
}

• K. Orden, D. Kellmeyer, Nancy Campbell
• Published 2001
• Computer Science

Watchstanding in shipboard command centers requires U.S. Navy crews to complete timecritical and externally paced task assignments in an accurate and timely manner. Requirements for optimized crew sizes in future ships are driving system designers toward human–computer interface designs that mitigate task and workload demands in a multi-task work environment. The multi-task mission is characterized by multiple concurrent task demands and parallel task goals of varying time duration. Design concepts for a multi-modal watchstation work environment were created that support a variety of crew cognitive and visual requirements during these high-demand missions. Key user support tools include a concept of embedded task management within the watchstation software. Early tests of task-managed watchstanding have yielded promising results with regard to performance, situation awareness, and workload reduction. Design concepts are now being transitioned into newer naval systems under SSC San Diego guidance and direction. "Task-Managed" Watchstanding: Providing Decision Support for Multi-Task Naval Operations Glenn A. Osga, Karl F. Van Orden, David Kellmeyer, and Nancy L. Campbell SSC San Diego 176