DURIP Hybrid Visualization Testbed for Warfighter Augmented Reality Head-Worn Display Research with High-Ambient Photometric Environmental Properties
Abstract
With support from the Office of Naval Research (N00014-21-1-2578, Dr. Peter Squire, Code 34), we are developing new basic knowledgeand adaptive visualizations for warfighters aimed at enhanced information comprehension via augmented reality (AR). In this DURIP proposal we request support for a unique hybrid AR visualization testbed that will improve the breadth and depth of our current research impacts, and enable valuable future research directions aligned with ONR interests. The testbed will provide a one-of-a-kind infrastructure to study visualizations for AR head-worn displays in a real-time immersive environment simulator that closely matches the photometric properties of a wide range of real environments, including high-ambient lighting contexts. The testbed equipment includes high-luminance projectors, lights, AR head-worn displays, and a rendering workstation, as well as some time for a technician to integrate the components into a fully functional testbed. The testbed will enable the development of new methods and corresponding human subjects research in the context of photometrically-realistic controlled environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 24, 2025
- Source ID
- N000142512159
Entities
People
- Gregory C Welch
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Central Florida Board of Trustees