Virtual Observer Controller (VOC) for Small Unit Infantry Laser Simulation Training
Abstract
This report was developed under a Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Phase II contract. It describes the development of a prototype Virtual Observer/Controller (VOC) to observe the performance of and offer limited feedback to small-unit, dismounted Infantry Soldiers while training with the Soldier Visualization System (SVS). The successful integration of technologies paved the way for SVS exercises that were not completely dependent on a human observer/controller. The development and implementation of the prototype VOC required several major efforts: (a) identifying the Soldier behaviors that merit performance evaluations, (b) developing situation triggers in the context of a training scenario that stimulate the Soldier behaviors that will be observed and evaluated, (c) determining how to detect those behaviors in an automated fashion, and (d) developing instructional strategies that can adequately respond to both individual actions and small-unit collective behaviors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469326
Entities
People
- David B. Troillet
- Glenn A. Martin
- H. G. Banta
- Jason P. Daly