An architecture for network centric operations in unconventional crisis: lessons learnt from Singapore's SARS experience
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Authors
Tay, Chee Bin
Mui, Whye Kee
Subjects
Network centric warfare
Technical architecture
Mobile computing
Collaborative networks
Social networks
Networks
Data interoperability
Middleware
Ad hoc processes
Ad hoc teams
Technical architecture
Mobile computing
Collaborative networks
Social networks
Networks
Data interoperability
Middleware
Ad hoc processes
Ad hoc teams
Advisors
Singh, Gurminder
Date of Issue
2004-12
Date
December 2004
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
Singapore and many parts of Asia were hit with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in March 2003. The spread of SARS lead to a rapidly deteriorating and chaotic situation. Because SARS was a new infection, there was no prior knowledge that could be referenced to tackle such a complex, unknown and rapidly changing problem. Fortunately, through sound measures coupled with good leadership, quick action and inter-agency cooperation, the situation was quickly brought under control. This thesis uses the SARS incident as a case study to identify a set of network centric warfare methodologies and technologies that can be leveraged to facilitate the understanding and management of complex and rapidly changing situations. The same set of methodologies and technologies can also be selectively reused and extended to handle other situations in asymmetric and unconventional warfare.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Department of Computer Science
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Office of Force Transformation, DoD US Future Systems Directorate, MINDEF Singapore.
Funder
Format
xiv, 85 p. : col. ill.
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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