Layered Tactical Information System Autonomous Data Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tactical information systems lack the ability for autonomous interaction and data sharing between multiple layers, making it difficult for layers to coordinate effectively in obtaining, processing, and generating tactical information for military operations.
Innovation Solution
A layered tactical information system with multiple layers, each equipped with a processor and memory, that searches for relevant data, evaluates layer requirements, and requests or generates data from other layers to satisfy directive specifications, including an intelligence layer, information layer, and data layer, which communicate through wired or wireless links to share and publish data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If conventional tactical information systems are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but autonomous processing and coordination between layers cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into distinct layers (intelligence layer, information layer, data layer), each with specific processors and memory configured to perform particular functions. This segmentation allows autonomous processing at each layer while maintaining overall system coordination through defined interaction protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
Each layer's processor is configured to perform multiple functions: searching for relevant data, evaluating layer requirements, requesting data from other layers, and generating layer data. This multi-functionality enables autonomous operation while reducing the need for separate dedicated components.
2Productivity
If layers independently process information, then processing speed is improved, but coordination and data sharing between layers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Layers continuously evaluate whether their requirements are satisfied based on found relevant data and data obtained from other layers. When requirements are not met, layers automatically request additional data or generate new data, creating a feedback loop that ensures both rapid processing and complete information sharing.
Solution Approach 2:
Each layer proactively searches for relevant data available to it and evaluates requirements in advance before needing to request data from other layers. This preliminary action reduces waiting time and ensures data is ready when needed for coordination.
3Reliability
If layers request data from other layers, then information completeness is improved, but communication overhead and processing time increase
Solution Approach 1:
Each layer searches for and processes only the relevant data it needs to satisfy its specific layer requirements, rather than processing all available data. This partial action approach ensures information completeness for each layer's purpose while minimizing unnecessary processing time and communication overhead.
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AI summary
A layered tactical information system and a method of sharing tactical information between multiple layers (102, 104, 106) are provided. The method performed by a processor of each layer of the multiple layers includes searching for relevant data available to the processor of the layer in response to at least one of a layer request from the processor of another layer of the multiple layers and a directive received by a processor of a first layer of the multiple layers. The directive specifies an end state, one or more target types, a time window, a geographic location area, and a first layer requirement of at least one layer requirement to be resolved by the processor (516) of the first layer. The method performed by the processor (516) further includes evaluating whether a layer requirement of the at least one layer requirement for the layer is satisfied based on at least one of (a) any found relevant data that was found by the search and (b) layer data obtained from at least one of the other layers. When the layer requirement for the layer is not satisfied, the method performed by the processor further includes performing at least one of (a) transmitting, by the processor of the layer to the processor of another layer of the multiple layers, a layer request to gather further information and (b) generating layer data and providing the layer data generated to the processor of at least one other layer.