3-Dimensional Enhancements for Visualizing Lane Navigation Performance

Abstract

Research results are typically reported using 2-dimensional (2D) methods that include tables, figures, and charts. With the availability of 3-dimensional (3D) visualization applications, based on the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) and Extensible 3D (X3D) graphics, the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has employed alternative methods of information presentation. These 3D applications are displayed with viewer software on conventional Internet web-browsers and may be effectively used in oral presentations and for separate viewing on the Internet. This paper describes 3D applications that were developed to visualize Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) navigation performances during field demonstrations and augment the 2D performance data. They depict steering patterns used to avoid surface waves, how well the drivers negotiate lane turning points, and a vehicle's vulnerability to mines and other dangers (e.g., subsurface rocks) when steered outside the cleared navigation lanes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 29, 2003
Accession Number
ADA421858

Entities

People

  • Chad A. Steed
  • Stephanie A. Myrick

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Military Vehicles
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Amphibious Vehicles
  • Demonstrations
  • Graphics
  • Internet
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Research
  • Navigation
  • Steering
  • Surface Waves
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Vehicles
  • Virtual Reality
  • Visualizations
  • Web Browsers

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.