The feasibility of implementing videoteleconferencing systems aboard afloat naval units
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Authors
Allen, Gregory J.
Subjects
Video teleconferencing
Advisors
Suchan, James E.
Date of Issue
1990-03
Date
March 1990
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This study assesses the feasibility of implementing videoteleconferencing systems aboard afloat units to support operational reporting, strategy planning, and intelligence sharing requirements. The information richness that videoteleconferencing (VTC) can provide as a substitute for face-to-face meetings would be extremely valuable to senior afloat commanders, particularly when involved in highly ambiguous situations. This study examines the system components and available commercial and military satellite networks like the Defense Commercial Telecommunications Network that can provide the necessary connectivity with fleet commanders ashore. Afloat user requirements are discussed and illustrated by two peacetime scenarios showing the benefit of using VTC systems. An overview of a proposed VTC system installation is provided to illustrate how a system may be installed within the space and weight limitations aboard ship. Finally, the concept of information richness and the human factors are provided to illustrate why VTC can be a valuable decision support system during critical situations involving afloat units.
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Department
Department of Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
x, 132 p. ; ill.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.