Data Visualization for ESM and ELINT: Visualizing 3D and Hyper Dimensional Data

Abstract

The last decade has witnessed a massive shift in 3D (3 Dimensional) device technology from high end virtual reality labs into the consumer market. Up until a decade ago, a virtual reality headset with the computer to drive it would likely have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Today a capable PC (personal computer) equipped with a 3D graphics processor unit (GPU), 120Hz refresh rate LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor, and a pair of LCD shutter glasses, costs around $2000 dollars. This project investigated 3D display technology and data visualization techniques for application to the ESM (Electronic Support Measures) and ELINT (electronic intelligence) domains. ESM and ELINT signal analysis are inherently complex and involve multidimensional analysis. The application of 3D graphic presentation to improve user comprehension of interim or final ESM signal analysis results was examined. This investigation examined both 3D representations presented in 2D and also true 3D visualization as is currently possible with modest Virtual Reality (VR) display systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA554566

Entities

People

  • John Altoft

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computers
  • Data Mining
  • Data Sets
  • Data Visualization
  • Display Systems
  • Electronic Intelligence
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Linear Accelerators
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • National Security
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Virtual Reality
  • Visualizations

Readers

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics