Maintenance Simulation: Research and Applications.

Abstract

Animated human figure models (HFMs) allow maintenance activity to be visualized on computer-aided design (CAD) geometry. These visual simulations have made it possible to simulate a much fuller range of human motion. Armstrong Laboratory's (AL) Design Evaluation for Personnel, Training, and Human Factors (DEPTH) project is taking advantage of these new technologies to improve weapon system design analysis, maintenance training, and logistics support analysis. DEPTH HFMs can be controlled with motion tracking devices (for hands and full body) or with models of maintenance tasks. Other DEPTH developments include Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) support, allowing DEPTH to communicate with other simulations and logistics document generation, for automated creation of technical manuals and support requirements. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA298758

Entities

People

  • John D. Ianni

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Distributed Interactive Simulations
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Motion Capture
  • Simulations
  • Training
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

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