Dynamic information visualization on cognitive ability for intelligence preparation of the battlefield

Chia Chi Mao, Yuan Chi Tseng, Chien Hsu Chen

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Abstract

Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) is an important preparatory operation in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) in Taiwan. It is a required military course and integrates a great volume of information in an intuitive and comprehensible manner. With the rapid advancement in digital technology, information integration and application have become easier. This study therefore offers a dynamic information visualization approach to improve IPB in army education for enhancing the cognitive ability as well as situation awareness of military personnel during intelligence preparation for battlefield. The current study investigates the effects of dynamic information visualization on cognitive ability. The research design adopts part of the Battlefield Analysis model to visualize military information and data as images. In addition, the images were combined with animation to create a dynamic effect. Two groups of military trainees, each with 12 professional personnel with commander experiences, participated in the evaluation of the improved IPB illustrations to assess the experimental outcomes. Results showed that dynamic information visualization enhanced information understanding in different military situations and enhanced focus during the course without any increase in cognitive load. The study proved dynamic visualization information as an effective mechanism for integrating military information for operation and strategic action during battles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2018 6th International Conference on Information and Education Technology, ICIET 2018
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages263-266
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781450353595
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Jan 6
Event6th International Conference on Information and Education Technology, ICIET 2018 - Osaka, Japan
Duration: 2018 Jan 62018 Jan 8

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Other

Other6th International Conference on Information and Education Technology, ICIET 2018
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOsaka
Period18-01-0618-01-08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Software
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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