Modeling the Structure and Effectiveness of Intelligence Organizations: Dynamic Information Flow Simulation

摘要: Abstract : This paper describes the Dynamic Information Flow Simulation (DIFS), an abstract model for analyzing structure and function of intelligence support organizations activities entities within them. In order to do so, DIFS simulates flow tasks reports between various units (decision makers, collectors, processors (analysts), databases, etc.) agencies organization. is a dynamic, discrete, multi-agent, networked simulation. The simulation i.e., types properties entities, communication ties, agencies, operating procedures - described. performance metrics used in, equations assumptions behind its design are discussed. Methods conducting virtual experiment using simulation, output generated, strategy validating results given. intended provide method analysis effectiveness abstracted from sources, methods, content. Using this analysis, marginal change caused by in organization or policy can be quantitatively modeled. Over- under-loaded units, that not re-tasked when requirements change, changes information identified Finally, weaknesses, benefits, additional applications areas where further research desired