National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, Committee on Future Technologies for Army Multimedia Communications Commercial Multimedia Technologies for Twenty-First Century Army Battlefields

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This book responds to an request by the U.S. Army to study the applicability of commercial multimedia technologies to command, control, communications and intelligence needs on future battlefields. After reviewing Army's needs and discussing relevant commercial technologies within the context of a generic architecture, the book recommends approaches for meeting the Army's needs. Battlefield potential is illustrated, and--drawing on lessons learned from the private sector--a technology management strategy consisting of specific recommendations to the Army is provided. The key to future benefits is for the Army to accommodate the rapid changes taking place in the commercial world of multimedia technologies.