An Investigation of the Feasibility for Implementing an Advanced Terrain Representation System
Abstract
This report describes a feasibility study for developing a videodisc based computer system for training small unit armor tactics. This system will generalize the techniques of 'surrogate travel' to provide an advanced terrain representation (ATR) system permitting free travel within a simulated environment. The purpose of ATR is to provide a ground-level perspective of a simulated battle. Using pictures taken from many points and perspectives on the terrain, the system displays the appropriate pictures in a fashion simulating the movement of the user's tank. The results of this investigation indicate that present technology is inadequate to allow for the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) overlays if the visual base is photographs of real terrain; that a terrain board may be appropriate to CGI use; and that a computer-generated image base, while lacking some other desirable properties, provides the greatest certainty that overlays can be made available. Originator-supplied keywords include: Computer-generated imagery, and Training devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA148235
Entities
People
- Dennis. M. Buede
- John F. Patterson
- N. B. Mitchell
- Robert N. Kraft