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Communication in military command and control, C², is essential to propagate information among military units. Evaluations of C² can focus on different parts, e.g. computer support systems or tactical methods. Independent of focus, information of communication must be considered, thus design of visualization methods for handling communication data is necessary. Our approach is based on link analysis and considers general aspects of communication, specific aspects of military communication and visualization techniques. The report extends previous designs of communication timelines and communication graphs, which make it possible to analyze communication both in detail, and over large periods of time. Implemented visualization modules add aspects of link analysis to an existing framework and are tested with data from field exercises.

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Communication Visualization – An Aid to Military Command and Control Evaluation

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