Multi-method Approach to Team Situation Awareness

Abstract

In this paper, we present our definition and multi-method approach to assess team SA, followed by an application of the measurement approach in a simulated air combat environment. In the simulation, team SA is measured using Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (SAGAT) on the elements related to own and teammate's responsibilities, confidence level on the accuracy of SAGAT responses, and awareness of teammate's workload and SA levels. The interrelationships between various measures of team SA, and between each measure of team SA and teamwork behavior and performance outcome are analyzed. The result suggests that team SA is a multi-dimensional construct, and that each aspect can be developed from different information sources. The correlation analyses with teamwork behavior measures reveal the strong associations between team SA and information sharing and backup behavior. Finally, SAGAT scores, confidence bias, and backup behavior are found to have strong associations with team performance outcome.