The Effects of Simulated Laser Exposure on Marksmanship Performance on the WEAPONEER Trainer

Abstract

An experiment was performed to evaluate the effects of a simulated laser exposure scenario on the accuracy of firing in a WEAPONEER markmanship trainer. The simulated laser scenario included three conditions: no laser, a scanning laser only, and a scanning/attack laser. The simulation was achieved by adding LEDs (light emitting diodes) to the targets. Performance on the laser scenario trials was contrasted both within and between groups with performance on trials containing no laser scenario, but was matched for target exposure duration. Results showed a substantial decrement in accuracy in the scanning- alone and scanning/attack conditions. The anticipated threat of laser exposure may cause soldiers to change their target engagement strategy and impair battlefield performance. The results were explained as an effect of the behavioral contingencies used and represent a potentially significant non- sensory consequence of widespread laser use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA207244

Entities

People

  • Bruce E. Stuck
  • George R. Mastroianni
  • Harry Zwick

Organizations

  • Letterman Army Hospital

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analysis Of Variance
  • California
  • Classification
  • Contrast
  • Data Science
  • Department Of Defense
  • Experimental Design
  • Eye Injuries
  • Illumination
  • Information Science
  • Laser Safety
  • Range Finding
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy