Panel on Complementary Methods of Modeling Team Performance

While computational team modeling techniques and tools have advanced significantly, relatively few efforts have incorporated several distinct approaches toward a common goal. The Office of Naval Research sponsored Manning Affordability Initiative has applied 3 modeling technologies to a single domain (air defense warfare), a common scenario, and watchstation technologies (current AEGIS technology and human-centered design prototypes). This has provided an unusual opportunity to investigate these tools, and ways in which they can be used together. Team Optimal Design (TOD) focuses on team modeling. Integrated Performance Modelling 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. This panel discussion focuses on these 3 methods and their combined uses. Further, a human-in-the-loop experiment conducted to provide data against which to validate the computational models will be summarized.