Urban Leader Tactical Response, Awareness and Visualization (ULTRA-Vis)
Abstract
(U) The Urban Leader Tactical Response, Awareness and Visualization (ULTRA-Vis) program will develop an integrated, soldier-worn situational awareness system that allows the small unit leader to generate iconic representations of hand/arm signals and transmit the iconic commands to a networked squad. The icons are geo-registered on the battlefield and viewed from each warfighter’s perspective using a see-through, head-mounted display. The system will enable the small unit leader to conduct non-line-of-sight combat operations using hands-free, iconic command and control while on the move. Information management protocols will support the dissemination of tactical information to allow the squad leader to hand-off actionable information and direct alerts to the squad/fire teams for real-time collaboration without overload. ULTRA-Vis will develop the key technologies that allow small unit leaders and members to selectively transmit critical combat information in the form of icons using existing, low-bandwidth soldier voice and data radios to covertly relay standard phrases and visual annotations. ULTRA-Vis empowers the small unit leader with a clear tactical advantage through inter/intra-squad collaboration, heightened situational awareness and the ability to take decisive action while on-the-move. The ULTRA-Vis prototype units are planned for transition to the U.S. Army, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and U.S. Marine Corps at the completion of the program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 68aac3cd521a751aded98d57d3949519