Modern forces collect more data than ever. The value lies in turning it into a shared picture and timely decisions, including when networks are under attack.
By Skyrivet2 min read
Sensors, drones, vehicles and soldiers now produce a constant stream of data. On its own, more data does not help: it can just as easily overwhelm the people who need to act on it. Battlefield software exists to turn that stream into understanding and decisions.
A shared picture
The starting point is a common operating picture: one view of where friendly forces, threats and other relevant objects are, kept up to date and shared with everyone who needs it. When every unit works from the same picture, coordination becomes faster and mistakes become less likely.
Processing at the edge
Sending every piece of raw data back to a headquarters takes bandwidth that is often not available. Processing data close to where it is collected, in a vehicle, a drone or a soldier’s device, means only the useful result has to travel over the network.
Working when the network does not
Communications will be degraded, jammed or cut. Software for the field must keep working with what it has, share information when links return and make clear to users how current their information is.
Security and updates
Software is a target. It has to be secure by design, and it has to be updated: new threats, new sensors and lessons from the field all require changes. The ability to deliver updates quickly and safely is as important as the first version.
Decisions stay human
Good software supports decisions rather than hiding them. It shows the information behind a recommendation, highlights uncertainty and leaves the choice with the person responsible.
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