Project Motivation

1. On-Board Systems • Adaptive Cruise Control Systems • Image Sensor Technology • Radar Technology • Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) • Navigation Linked Cruise Control. • Lane Departure Warning Systems • Buzzer/Alarm on Display • Lane Keeping Assist • Collision Warning System • Forward Looking Applications • Parking Assist Systems • Side Blind Spots • Bird’s Eye View (Top View) • Off-Board Systems • GPS Tracking • Automatic Vehicle Location • Closest Vehicle • Geo Fencing • Trailer Tracking • Web Browser • Flexible Routing • Remote Diagnostic • Miles per Gallon • Fuel Level • Remote Diagnostics • Remote Vehicle Disablement • Monitor Driver/Vehicle Performance • Panic Buttons • Automated Maintenance alerts • Communication • Two Way Messaging • Wireless Communication • Active Night Vision • Based on Infrared Light • Based on Radar • Roll Stability Support • Trailers Roll Stability Support • Tractors Stability Support • Workload Management Systems • Drowsy Driver Alert • Driver Distraction Alert • Security Alert Systems • Camera Assisted Motion Detector • Trip Recording • Engine Idling • Driving Time • Vehicle Speed • Hard Braking Events • DOT Logs • Handheld Computers • Delivery Reporting • Order to Shipment Reconciliation • Electronic Signature Capture • Piece Level Inventory Tracking • Sensors • Reefer Temperature Monitoring • Trailer Door Open/Close • Ignition On/Off • Security Alarm • Cargo Sensing • Trailer Hook ups Human-centric Mobile Information Technology in Air Force Logistics • Project Motivation • Mobile information technology (IT) systems are advancing rapidly throughout the entire supply chain. Both on-board (GPS navigation) and off-board (truck-to-home) communications and control systems are being effectively utilized by commercial logistics operations. • The effective use of mobile IT capabilities (i.e., wireless, internet, satellite, etc.) will be an important component of a successful Sense and Respond Logistics initiative. • The hardware and software are advancing faster than the understanding of the human interface / usability aspects of the systems • Project Phases • Document the “best practices” of commercial freight transport organizations. • Analyze the tasks currently being performed using on-board and off-board systems. • Analyze the Department of Defense logistics operations to determine the applicability of the “best practices.” • Determine the changes in skill requirements and training necessary for Air Force personnel. • Project Objectives • Address the Human Factors implications of mobile IT in supply chain systems. • Evaluate how advances in mobile information technology can be incorporated in in-vehicle and off-vehicle systems to improve both efficiency and security. • Determine the information required by the various members of the teams that will be making coordinated decisions using real time, sensor and communications technology (manufacturer, carrier, truck driver, customer, end-user, etc).