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This section lists complicationg factors endemic to the urban environment which need to be considered while thinking about the design of any human-sensor tehnology system. Rather than functions, these elements provide the backdrop which characterizes MOUT.
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Tempo The urban environment is constantly changing. Both physical and human elements cause unpredictable changes in tempo which require changing response modes and reaction times. Physical structures in the urban environment can be used effectively to drive the modus operandi. Controlling the utilization or destruction of these structures is crucial for success in MOUT. Urban environments are exceedingly complex, which means that many actions have unintended consequences. These consequences can change the shape, scope, and survivability of a situation with fantastic speed. |