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Abstract. This paper describes the design and evaluation of a mobile
computer system that has the potential to support the Australian
Army's dismounted infantry command and control functions. Whilst commercial hand
held computer systems have made significant improvements in hardware, it
has been observed that current software has not been designed
to cater specifically to Australian Army needs. The work described
in this paper represents the first step in identifying user
and system requirements for this application. A concept demonstrator of
the hand held computer (based on the Apple Newton 2000)
was prepared for use during a field exercise in February
1998. The objectives of the study were to identify requirements
of the hand-held computer as well as to investigate the
methodology for evaluation of such systems. User feedback from the
1998 study is discussed as well as the future directions
for this work. This includes the transfer of knowledge to
a Windows CE based computer and the planned use of
this system in the investigation of human performance and computer
interaction issues.
Related topics:
soldier combat systems (Land Warrior-FIST-Wundarra), command systems
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