An Information Systems Design Theory for Supporting WMD Knowledge Reachback

Authors:
Steven R. Haynes;Jonathan M. Singel;Thomas George Kannampallil
Affiliations:
College of Information Sciences & Technology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA PA 16802;College of Information Sciences & Technology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA PA 16802;College of Information Sciences & Technology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA PA 16802
Venue:
EuroISI '08 Proceedings of the 1st European Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics
Year:
2008

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Abstract

This paper describes an information systems design theory (ISDT) for supporting knowledge reachback during weapons of mass destruction (WMD) events and exercises. WMD reachback is complex because managing their consequences involves identifying, integrating and leveraging knowledge from a broad spectrum of knowledge sources including published and classified resources, systems and other technology tools, and, especially, people. Information systems design theories provide a framework for specifying information technology requirements in a given domain, providing rationale for proposed solutions, and proposing hypotheses for evaluating those solutions. This paper draws on a design case study and prototype created to support operations analysts, first responders, and other field personnel responsible for managing WMD events.