3D Application Study

Abstract

This effort considered ways in which the application of three dimensional display technology could improve task performance in the battle management arena. A subset of a typical Air Force C3I battle management application was analyzed to evaluate how 3D display technology could aid in task performance. Appropriate C3I applications were studied to determine the categories of problems that might benefit most from anticipated 3D capabilities. Various approaches for the generation of three dimensional images were investigated in order to determine their potential applicability to the identified problem areas. Different technologies and techniques for 3D image generation were examined, and the feasibility of their application was assessed. Finally, a demonstration of the use of 3D in support of an approved application was developed. In specific, 3D benefits were identified, commercially available equipment was evaluated and acquired, and a demonstration system was developed to illustrate the use of 3D in a C3I application. This report presents the results of this study effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216381

Entities

People

  • Russel D. Mikel

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Visualization
  • Display Systems
  • Geography
  • Geometric Forms
  • Geometry
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Psychology
  • Stereoscopic Display Systems
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Systems Analysis and Design