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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Systems Science

Background:

  • Distributed cognition is crucial for understanding complex system performance.
  • Existing methods for modelling distributed cognition can be limited.
  • Submarine operations present complex socio-technical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and elaborate on the Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST) method.
  • To demonstrate the application of EAST in a real-world operational context.
  • To highlight advancements in EAST for analyzing distributed cognition.

Main Methods:

  • Development of three distinct network models: task, social, and information.
  • Direct construction of network models without intermediate steps.
  • Application of analysis metrics across all three network types.
  • Integration of network models to enhance understanding of distributed cognition.

Main Results:

  • EAST successfully models distributed cognition in a submarine control scenario.
  • The method yields both qualitative and quantitative analytical insights.
  • Advancements include direct network construction, comprehensive metric application, and combined network analysis.

Conclusions:

  • EAST is a robust method for analyzing distributed cognition in complex systems.
  • The enhanced EAST provides deeper insights into system dynamics.
  • Future work should explore network resilience and alternative system modeling.