Evaluation of Defense Mapping Agency Level 1 Second Edition Digital Data for Training Simulator Applications,
Abstract
The Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) produces digital data bases for the DoD which are used by many systems developed for the generation of real-world simulation data. In the past, Level 1 (First Edition) Digital Landmass System (DLMS) data has been used to support visual and sensor simulation systems. This First Edition DLMS data was intended for radar simulation systems and required some enhancements by users to support these other types of simulations. Simulations of advanced systems require higher resolution data than that supplied by First Edition DLMS data. DMA has developed Level 1 Second Edition DLMS data, and is producing this data in limited quantities over selected areas, to meet the expanding demands of the simulation community. This data contains new feature types from expanded First Edition DLMS data classifications. It provides an increase in continuity of real-world information over First Edition DLMS data. This correlates to more effective sensory queues in a simulation environment. In conjunction with DMA, the General Electric Company has performed an evaluation of Second Edition DLMS data. It includes an examination and analysis of two Second Edition DLMS data sets produced by DMA. Corresponding First Edition DLMS data sets were supplied and used for a comparison study. A dynamic real-time visual system simulation was produced from these data sets. This paper presents the results of this evaluation, with emphasis on the dynamic visual demonstration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA152444
Entities
People
- A. Stys
- D. Petry
- G. A. Gutowski
- R. Pierce