A value focused model for a C4 network

This effort provides a quantitative method that incorporates the objectives of a C4I system. A systematic methodology, which incorporates expert opinion and operational necessities, is provided to evaluate communications networks. While the specific weighting and measures for a value hierarchy will depend upon the operational environment and the decision makers, a framework to develop such a hierarchy is provided. The approach produced graphical displays that provide a great deal of insight into the tradeoffs which could be made and the driving factors behind the system scores. Copyright (C) 2000 US Government; The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the US Government.