Information filtering and control for managing the information overload problem

This paper presents the research results of Euclid RTP 6.11.1 project, undertaken by the IFICS consortium. The aim of the project is to study an information filtering system which will help a C3I operator to cope with an overload situation. This system is located between a C3I system and the operator. The paper starts with a description of the overload problem and an analysis of the OODA cycle. The possible operator tasks are categorised as skill, rule and knowledge tasks. A particular structure (IFICS) has been developed to demonstrate means for protecting the user from information overload. The rest of the paper describes the components of the IFICS system.