Technical Evaluation Report
Abstract
This technical evaluation summarizes and reflects on the finding of the "Virtual media for military applications" organized by the NATO Research Study Group HFM-136. Recent improvements in computer systems and displays have enabled new simulation technologies such as Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Environments (AMVE). Increased computer power at low cost, wireless networks, miniaturizations of sensor and computer components, and better visual, auditory and tactile display systems are contributing to the maturation of these technologies. Potential applications in military operations, as well as training and system design are providing requirements that have spurred this technology development. Today, most of the attention is focused on the development of the technologies themselves. However, to be effective in military operations, the technologies must evolve into systems that provide the information that their human users need to accomplish military objectives. Compared to research on computer architectures, communication protocols, and display devices there has been relatively little research on the perceptual requirements for displays, human-computer-interaction issues, design of effective training approaches, measurement of human performance and cultural and organizational issues. The fundamental knowledge available today already indicates a large potential of AMVE technology for a broad spectrum of military applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA473369
Entities
People
- Peter Werkhoven