Metrics for trust in layered sensing

In this paper we discuss metrics for trust in layered sensing from the perspective of a military commander or intelligence analyst. Specifically, the views here are based on the operational perspective and experiences of an intelligence analyst who has worked in NATO, Joint Forces, and Army-specific combat environments. Our goal is to create a shared understanding among the researchers working to develop the theoretical framework and technologies needed for trusted sensing and the military personnel who will ultimately leverage the results of those efforts. Our hypothesis is that trust in the layered sensing environment can be assigned a level of confidence based on a combination of two different metrics: 1) quantifiable aspects of the physical organization and communications rates and patterns of a sensor network and 2) qualitative aspects of the environment of the source.