Human Effectiveness Applied Research
Abstract
This program conducts applied research on Airmen training, Airmen system interfaces, directed energy bioeffects, deployment and sustainment of Airmen in extreme environments, and understanding and shaping adversarial behavior. The Learning and Organizational Collaboration project conducts research to measure, accelerate, and expand the cognitive skills necessary to improve Airmen training and mission performance. The Human Dynamics Evaluation project conducts research to advance information operations and intelligence operator-aiding technologies by developing and applying human-focused research to create and influence behavior signatures of existing and emerging adversaries. The Sensory Evaluation and Decision Science project conducts research to revolutionize the manner in which the human optimizes the capabilities of Air Force systems, including autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and adaptive teams of humans and machines. The Performance Evaluation in Extreme Environments project conducts research to enhance human sensory, cognitive, and physical capabilities to increase Airmen survivability and performance. The Directed Energy Bioeffects project conducts research on the effects of human exposure to electromagnetic energy (radio frequency to optical), scalable directed energy weapons, and non-lethal weapons. This program is in Budget Activity 2, Applied Research, since it develops and determines the technical feasibility and military utility of evolutionary and revolutionary technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0602202F_2_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. A detailed explanation of changes between the two budget positions is not provided because it cannot be made in a relevant manner. In FY 2010, Congress added $6.4 million for Center for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Research, Education and Training, $0.8 million for Advanced Night Vision System - Cockpit Integration, and $1.6 million for Imaging Tools for Human Performance Enhancement. C. Performance Metrics Under Development.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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