A software architecture for a commander's display system
By: [by] Michael J. Zyda [and] Rodney M. Adams
Contributors: Adams, Rodney M.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Software architecture; Computer graphics
Description: One of the main tasks of a command and control system is to present commanders with a basis for understanding the tactical situation.  A system that transforms a large volume of data into a comprehensive picture that can then be used for situations assessment can aid the commander's decision making process.  A system capable of performing this task has, until recently, required the dedication of vast amounts of computer resources.  This report suggests a structure for a commander's display system that relies on recent advances in computational power in the form of a small, high-powered, dedicated graphics workstation.  A prototype system is included as part of the research effort.
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Ocean Systems Center"--Cover.

"April 1987"--Cover.

"NPS52-87-009"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 41).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1987.

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