A framework for representing agent and human situation awareness

For this paper, we examine the challenges to the formalization of agent SA in the context of human (or traditional) SA and the value added by agent SA. We hypothesize about how an agent can generate and maintain Level 2 and Level 3 SA and how that should be represented internally for the agent. Additionally, we consider the relationship between the human operator and agent to theorize how agent SA impacts human SA and vice versa, such as situations where agent SA is in conflict of human SA. Our examination leads to a theoretical framework of human SA and agent SA that includes identifying how to establish, maintain, and share SA for both entities. This framework is expected to provide insight on how to operationalize agent SA for current and future systems in dynamic work domains.