The Evolution of Command and Control Systems

Datum

1986-04

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Verlag

Decision Research

Zusammenfassung

Complex technical systems go through a series of stages in their evolution from a concept of how to meet a possible challenge to an operational version responding to real-world crises. The present analysis offers a characterization of these stages and the factors that shape the transitions between them. It can be used to describe the status of a system, to characterize or antic~pate developmental difficulties, and to diagnose the sources of disagreements among those involved with it. It is illustrated here in the context of a specific system for which all stages must be addressed successfully, the National Command Authority for control of nuclear weapons in the U.S. or U.S.S.R.

Beschreibung

29 pages

Schlagwörter

Command and control systems, Evolution, Systems

Zitierform

Fischhoff, B., & Johnson, S. (1986). The evolution of command and control systems (Report No. 86-7). Eugene, OR: Decision Research.