Technical Evaluation Report

Abstract

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, miniaturization 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA474192

Entities

People

  • Peter Werkhoven

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Augmented Reality
  • Command And Control
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Military Training
  • Mixed Reality
  • Motor Skills
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training Devices
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • User Interface
  • Virtual Reality

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Economics
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.