Distributed situation awareness in dynamic systems: theoretical development and application of an ergonomics methodology

By Neville A Stanton, R. Stewart, D. Harris, R. Houghton, Chris Baber, R. McMaster, Paul M. Salmon, G. Hoyle, Guy H. Walker, Mark S. Young and 3 more. Ergonomics, 2006

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The purpose of this paper is to propose foundations for a theory of situation awareness based on the analysis of interactions between agents (i.e. both human and non-human) in subsystems. This approach may help to promote a better understanding of technology-mediated interaction in systems, as well as helping in the formulation of hypotheses and predictions concerning distributed situation awareness. It is proposed that agents within a system each hold their own situation awareness, which may be very different from (although compatible with) that of other agents. It is argued that we should not always hope for, or indeed want, sharing of this awareness, as different system agents have different purposes. This view marks situation awareness as a dynamic and collaborative process binding agents together on tasks on a moment-by-moment basis. Implications of this viewpoint for the development of a new theory of, and accompanying methodology for, distributed situation awareness are offered.

Subfields: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology, Social Psychology

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What really is going on? Review of situation awareness models for individuals and teams (2008, methodology): “According to Stanton et al. (2006), each agent within the system plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of other agents’ SA.”
Distributed situation awareness (2016, methodology): “It is 10 years since the DSA theory and methodology were originally proposed (Stanton et al. 2006).”
Situation Awareness Misconceptions and Misunderstandings (2015, background): “This view is echoed by Salmon, Stanton, and their colleagues, who maintain that the Endsley 1995 Model (as well as most other SA research) can be characterized as an “in the mind” view point (Salmon et al., 2008; Sorensen et al., 2010; Stanton, Salmon, Walker, & Jenkins, 2010; Stanton et al., 2006).”