Urban Leader Tactical Response, Awareness and Visualization (ULTRA-Vis)
Abstract
The Urban Leader Tactical Response, Awareness and Visualization (ULTRA-Vis) program developed an integrated, soldier-worn situational awareness system that allows ground forces to display iconic representations of blue force locations, tactically relevant targets, and coordinated actions and effects. The icons are geo-registered on the battlefield and viewed from each warfighter's perspective using a see-through, head-mounted display. The system enabled soldiers to conduct non-line-of-sight combat operations and maintain situational awareness while on the move. Information management protocols support the dissemination of tactical information to enable a soldier to direct weapons platforms for real-time collaboration without overload. ULTRA-Vis technologies allows soldiers to selectively receive and visualize critical combat information using existing, low-bandwidth soldier voice and data radios. ULTRA-Vis has empowered ground forces with a clear tactical advantage through inter/intra-squad collaboration, heightened situational awareness and the ability to take decisive action while on-the-move. The ULTRA-Vis prototype units are under evaluation by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the Army, and the Marines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- be7f3dd882977a23d425f53c8b225296