Complementary Methods of Modeling Team Performance

Computational tools and techniques for modeling team performance have advanced significantly in recent years. However, there have been few efforts to combine complementary modeling approaches. In the Manning Affordability Initiative, we have applied three modeling technologies to experimental data from a single domain (air defense warfare), a single scenario, and common watchstation technologies (current AEGIS technology and an advanced prototype). The conclusion of this multi-year project in early 2002 offers an opportunity to review the findings. The proposed panelists will summarize a human-in-the-loop experiment conducted to provide modeling data and present findings from efforts to integrate three modeling approaches for design and design validation. Team Optimal Design (TOD) focuses on team modeling. The Integrated Performance Modeling Environment (IPME) uses a general task modeling technique that applies well to individuals or teams. The GOMS Language Evaluation and Analysis Tool (GLEAN) combines individual models of users interacting as a team. The original document contains color images. Prepared in collaboration with Aptima, Inc, Washington, DC, Micro Analysis and Design, Inc., Boulder, CO and Univ. of Michigan, EECS Dept., Ann Arbor, MI.