| ARO Report: AMSRD-ARL-RO-SI Proposal Number 54182-LS (University of Central Florida) |
Mar 2012 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
P A Hancock; UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORLANDO DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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 | This work investigated the advantages of multi-modality in display capacity for various soldier-critical tasks such as visual search for threat detection. Experiments were conducted at differing sites using individuals of differing skill level. Experimental findings confirmed the multi-modal advantage of joint signal presentation and ascertained that such a multi-modal advantage is found predominantly in the perceptual and decision-making phases of information processing as opposed to purely the motor element. Further, ... |
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| Incorporation of a Nearshore Hydrodynamic Model into the Unmanned Cooperative Cueing and Intervention Automated Planner |
30 Sep 2011 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
James M Kaihatu; TEXAS A AND M UNIV COLLEGE STATION DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
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| The overall goal for this project is to incorporate the Delft3D hydrodynamic model suite into the Unmanned Cooperative Cueing and Intervention Automated Planner (UCCI). This would allow the UUV system to incorporate real-time information into its routing, and also allow for possible feedback between the modeling system and the UUV system. |
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| The Effects of Subthreshold Visual Cues on Flight Performance in the NUH-60FS Black Hawk Research Simulator |
AUG 2011 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Jeremy Athy; Arthur Estrada; Edna Rath; Sandra Born; John Ramiccio; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Pilots work in one of the most cognitively demanding environments. While technology continues to advance with respect to quantity and quality of information presentation, the human visual system remains with limitations and thus information processing may become more complex for pilots. Therefore, it is important to find improved techniques for information presentation in the cockpit without sacrificing overall flight performance. One potentially useful form of presentation is subthreshold cueing. This ... |
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| Ft. Hood iScout to Persistent Ground Surveillance System (PGSS) Cueing Demonstration |
JUN 2011 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas W. Walker; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD SENSORS AND ELECTRON DEVICES DIRECTORATE
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| The 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) certification exercise (CERTEX) was held at Ft. Hood, TX, February 28 to March 11, 2011, in preparation for their deployment to theater. At the request of Don Nibblett and the Army G-2 office, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) was asked to conduct training classes for Soldiers using iScout sensors, as well as demonstrate the "slew to cue" capability of the Persistent Ground Surveillance ... |
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| Near Real-Time Multi-Sensor Fusion for Cued Reconnaissance: Operational Analysis of Operation Driftnet 2009 |
NOV 2010 |
72 pages |
| Authors:
S. A. Horn; A. Zegers; DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CANADA OTTAWA (ONTARIO) CENTRE FOR OPERATIONAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
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| In September 2009, JTFP OR Team was asked to provide analytical support to JTFP J3 Air operations during Operation Driftnet 2009 in order to enhance the effective conduct of operations. This support produced decision aids to allow effective and valid use of RS2 ship length data for aircraft cuing, and enhanced the amount of relevant data available from AIS contacts. Based on this experience, several improvements to the processes for ... |
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| Using Tactile Cueing to Enhance Spatial Awareness under Degraded Visual Environment |
Oct 2009 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Bob Cheung; Fethi Bouak; DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TORONTO (CANADA)
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| Spatial orientation is critical for air operations. Perception of orientation is continuously maintained by accurate information from the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems in daily terrestrial activities. The various contributions of these senses can be significantly altered in variable gravitoinertial environments, or when one of the sensory cues is markedly reduced. The visual orientation system can be compromised during low visibility, or as a result of sudden loss of visual ... |
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| Physics Based Modeling of Helicopter Brownout for Piloted Simulation Applications |
Dec-2008 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel A Wachspress; Glen R Whitehouse; Jeffrey D Keller; Kevin McClure; Phillip Gilmore; Michael Dorsett; CONTINUUM DYNAMICS INC EWING NJ
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| The entrainment and circulation of ground dust and debris during rotorcraft take-off and landing over unprepared fields, often referred to as brownout, represents a serious operational problem for rotorcraft aviation. Recent experience in Afghanistan and Iraq has heightened the awareness of the impact of reduced visibility on safe rotorcraft operations in brownout conditions. Brownout related accidents have led to the loss of more than 20 helicopters and 50 lives since ... |
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| Development of a Portable Infrared Surveillance System With Auto Target Cueing Capability |
Dec-2008 |
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| Authors:
P Laou; V Labbe; P O Belzile; A Morin; P Vallee; J Cote; T Rea; D St-Germain; J Cruickshank; Y D Villers; J Maheux; N Bedard-Maltais; DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CANADA VALCARTIER (QUEBEC)
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 | In this work, we are developing a multi-function, dismounted system for longwave infrared (LWIR) surveillance with auto target cueing capability. The system consists of two main parts (1) electro-optical (EO) system and (2) image processing unit. Integrated with the uncooled LWIR imager in the EO system is a Thales MELT laser range finder, electronic compass and GPS module for additional target information. The azimuth and elevation of the unit are ... |
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| The Effects of Imperfect Automation on Concurrent Performance of Gunner's and Robotics Operator's Tasks in a Simulated Mounted Environment |
MAY 2008 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Jessie Y. Chen; Peter I. Terrence; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| In this study, we simulated a generic mounted environment and conducted an experiment to examine the performance and workload of the combined position of gunner and robotics operator. Aided target recognition (AiTR) (via tactile and visual cueing) with imperfect reliability (false alarm-prone versus miss-prone) was provided to the participants to aid their gunnery task. Besides the gunnery task, participants performed robotics and communication tasks concurrently. Results show that when the ... |
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| Coordinated Autonomy for Persistent Presence in Harbor and Riverine Environments |
30-Sep-2007 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
D P Horner; A Monarrez; T D Masek; K M Squire; K D Jones; V Dobrokhodov; W Baer; S P Kragelund; M Kolsch; I I Kaminer; A J Healey; B D Wring; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA CENTER FOR AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE RESEARCH
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| In FY 2007 the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) teamed with Virginia Tech (VT) to conduct fundamental research and experimentation aimed at enabling coordinated autonomous operations by teams of heterogeneous (land, sea, air) vehicles. The primary goal of this research is to develop tools for vehicle-to-vehicle cueing and distributed sensing for shared situational awareness. A long-term goal for this research is persistent area surveillance of harbor and riverine environments by a ... |
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| Effects of Tactile Alerts on Concurrent Performance of the Gunner's and Robotic Operator's Tasks in a Simulated Mounted Environment |
AUG 2007 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Jessie Y. Chen; Peter I. Terrence; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| In this study, we simulated a generic mounted environment and conducted an experiment to examine the performance and workload of the combined position of gunner and robotics operator. More specifically, we compared the performance and workload of the operator when his/her gunnery tasks were assisted by the aided target recognition (ATR) capabilities (delivered through tactile cueing or a combination of tactile and visual cueing) versus when the gunnery task was ... |
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| The Influence of Depth of Focus on Visibility of Monocular Head-Mounted Display Symbology in Simulation and Training Applications |
FEB 2007 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Marc D. Winterbottom; Robert Patterson; Byron J. Pierce; Christine Covas; Jennifer Winner; LINK SIMULATION AND TRAINING MESA AZ
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| The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is being considered for integration into the F-15, F-16, and F-18 aircraft. If this integration occurs, similar monocular head-mounted displays (HMDs) will need to be integrated with existing out-the-window simulator systems for training purposes. One such system is the Mobile Modular Display for Advanced Research and Training (M2DART), which is constructed with flat-panel rear-projection screens around a nominal eye-point. Because the panels are ... |
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| Communicating Through the Use of Vibrotactile Displays for Dismounted and Mounted Soldiers |
NOV 2006 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
James L. Merlo; Peter I. Terrence; Shawn Stafford; Richard Gilson; P.A Hancock; Elizabeth S. Redden; Andrea Krausman; Christian B. Carstens; Rodger Pettitt; Timothy L. White; UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORLANDO
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| The purpose of the studies reported here was to determine if participants wearing a purposed-designed tactile display could accurately report cue localization and messaging while undergoing different levels of physiological stress. Experiment 1 found that participants could effectively receive tactile messaging while navigating a physically challenging obstacle course. Experiment 2 demonstrated that tactile localization could be achieved by participants experiencing extreme whole body vibration produced by a vehicle simulator which ... |
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| Effects of Motion on Skill Acquisition in Future Simulators |
MAY 2006 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Shane A. Bowen; Brian P. Oakley; John S. Barnett; MICRO ANALYSIS AND DESIGN BOULDER CO
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| In order to develop recommendations for the use of motion in ground vehicle simulators, a thorough literature review was conducted. Literature on motion cueing theories as well as basic and applied research in the use of motion in simulation was examined. A particular focus was paid to research on the effects of motion cueing on transfer of training from both ground vehicle and aircraft simulators. From the information gathered in ... |
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| Extended Awareness II Quicklook Report |
22 AUG 2005 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Shelley Gallup; Jack Jensen; Gordon Schacher; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF INFORMATIONAL SCIENCES
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| Extended Awareness II (EA-II) deployed and tested a network-based information system designed to provide enhanced situation awareness (SA) for U.S. military forces engaged in current operations. The network successfully linked a variety of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) information providers with a variety of users through reach-back, tactical analysis units, and a convoy operating in the field. Enhanced battlespace awareness of all units was demonstrated. Tactical battlespace information was produced ... |
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| The Effects of Target Location Uncertainty in Game Theoretic Solutions to Optimal Trajectory Formulations |
17 AUG 2005 |
234 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel M. Morales; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE DEPT OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
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| The integration of a variety of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets is vital to the acquisition of knowledge critical to battlefield success. Missions performed by a penetrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) are of particular interest. The environment in which UAVs must operate includes Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) sites with extended ranges, among other threats. SAM location uncertainty, terrain obscuration, and radar/sensor capabilities all contribute to the complexity of the situation. ... |
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| Convergence Properties of Continuous-Time Markov Chains with Application to Target Search |
MAY 2005 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Myungsoo Jun; David E. Jeffcoat; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EGLIN AFB FL MUNITIONS DIRECTORATE
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| This paper considers the search for targets modeled as a discrete state, continuous-time Markov process. Convergence properties are analyzed using the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a state transition rate matrix without explicitly solving differential equations or calculating matrix exponentials. It also studies the effect of cueing on convergence rate using eigenvalue analysis and optimal control theoretic approach. |
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| Head Tracking for 3D Audio Using a GPS-Aided MEMS IMU |
MAR 2005 |
130 pages |
| Authors:
Jacque M. Joffrion; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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| Audio systems have been developed which use stereo headphones to project sound in three dimensions. When using these 3D audio systems, audio cues sound like they are originating from a particular direction. There is a desire to apply 3D audio to general aviation applications, such as projecting control tower transmissions in the direction of the tower or providing an audio orientation cue for VFR pilots who find themselves in emergency ... |
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| Inertial Head Tracking for 3D Audio (Project "Sound Advice") |
DEC 2004 |
68 pages |
| Authors:
Jacque M. Joffrion; Frank A. Delsing; Christopher E. Hamilton; Michael D. Presnar; Stuart M. Reed; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This report presents the results of a limited evaluation of a 3D audio system on board a USAF C-12C aircraft under two system configurations: 3D Audio system coupled to a reference navigation system, and 3D Audio system coupled to an inertial head tracker. Testing began on 14 Oct 2004 and was completed on 2 Nov 2004 after eight sorties. Inertial head tracker angular accuracy when coupled to the aircraft frame ... |
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| Virtual Environment Study of Sensor Mix Effects on Ground Soldiers Situational Awareness |
DEC 2004 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel D. Tuner; Christian B. Carstens; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERINGDIRECTORATE
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| The Fort Benning (Georgia) Field Element of the Human Research and Engineering Directorate of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory conducted an experiment in conjunction with the Communications and Electronics Command's Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Night Vision Electronic Sensor Division, to investigate the effects of different sensor mixes on the situational awareness (SA) of dismounted Soldiers. The results from this study will be used to document the level of sensors ... |
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| Inferring Rule-Based Strategies in Dynamic Judgment Tasks: Towards a Noncompensatory Formulation of the Lens Model |
FEB 2003 |
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| Authors:
Alex Kirlik; Ling Rothrock; ILLINOIS UNIV AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN SAVOYINST OF AVIATION
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| Performers in time-stressed, information-rich tasks develop rule-based, simplification strategies to cope with the severe cognitive demands imposed by judgment and decision making. Linear regression modeling, proven useful for describing judgment in a wide range of static tasks, may provide misleading accounts of these heuristics. That approach assumes cue-weighting and cue-integration are well described by compensatory strategies. In contrast, evidence suggests that heuristic strategies in dynamic tasks may instead reflect rule-based, ... |
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| Brain Attention Mechanisms in Perception and Performance |
2003 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
M. G. Woldorff; DUKE UNIV DURHAM NC
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| Previous functional neuroimaging studies have implicated a fronto- parietal network in the control of visual attention. Here, we describe a series of attentional cueing studies which further investigate how this network allocates attentional resources to behaviorally relevant stimuli. In the first study, this network was shown to be involved in both spatial and non-spatial attention, with certain areas playing a greater role in spatial attention. The second study revealed that ... |
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| Studies of U.S. Navy Cues, Information Order, and Impact of Conflicting Data |
AUG 2002 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
M. J. Liebhaber; D. A. Kobus; B. A. Feher; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS COMMANDSAN DIEGO CA
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| This report discusses the results of three studies investigating the threat assessment process for shipboard air defense (AD). The goal was to better understand the relationship between air track information (e.g., altitude, speed, country of origin) available to a ship's AD personnel and their perceived level of threat regarding a particular aircraft. Understanding this process is crucial in designing effective AD decision support tools. |
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| Surface Warfare Threat Assessment: Requirements Definition |
AUG 2002 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
M. J. Liebhaber; B. A. Feher; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS COMMANDSAN DIEGO CA
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| This report discusses the results of a preliminary investigation of cues (e.g., speed, range, etc.) that experienced surface warfare personnel use to assess the threat level of nearby surface ships. Data were collected from experienced U.S. Navy surface warfare watch standers within a Combat Information Center (CIC) on an Aegis-equipped ship. The data were incorporated into an outline of an algorithm for surface threat assessment. |
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| An Expert System and Tutor for Maritime Navigation Rules |
2002 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Sharif Calfee; Neil C. Rowe; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Navigation Rules Expert System (NRES) is a CLIPS-based implementation of the International and Inland Maritime Navigation Rules (COMDTINST M16672.2C) to assist manners. NRES functionality is divided into two components, the Mariner-Assistance Module and the Student-Tutor Module. The Manner-Assistance Module (MAM) is designed for use in real-time operations to assist manners in correctly determining both the maritime situation and the necessary action(s) to be taken in accordance with the International ... |
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| Supporting Battlefield Situation Assessment Through Attention Guidance and Diagnostic Aiding: A Cost-Benefit and Depth of Processing Analysis |
DEC 2001 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
William J. Horrey; Christopher D. Wickens; ILLINOIS UNIV AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN SAVOYAVIATION RESEARCH LAB
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| Automated support systems may be useful tools for aiding situation assessment in complex environments such as the military battlefield, medical diagnosis, and crisis management. These environments are marked by large amounts of information which often must be weighted and integrated into a meaningful judgment or assessment. Two experiments examined the effects of attention cueing and decision aiding on information integration tasks in static battlefield situations. In the first experiment, sixteen ... |
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| Value of C4 ISTAR |
25 SEP 2001 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Graham Jordan; ROYAL UNITED SERVICE INSTITUTION LONDON(UNITED KINGDOM)
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| Bearing Estimation of Military Targets Using Single Seismic Sensor |
SEP 2001 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Dale N. Robertson; Andress N. Filipov; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
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| Using a single three-axis seismometer it is possible to provide bearing estimates to military targets. This has traditionally been done with large interconnected arrays of seismic or acoustic sensors. This technique lays the groundwork for cheap low power sensor nodes to provide bearing estimates to targets. Such sensor nodes become ideal cueing devices for other collocated or remote sensors in a sensor network. |
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| False-Negative Interpretations in a CAD Environment |
AUG 2001 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Bin Zheng; PITTSBURGH UNIV PA
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| The purpose of this project is to examine the impact of CAD schemes on the diagnostic performance of radiologists, especially the change of false-negative interpretations under a CAD cueing environment. Using an observer performance study, we hope to better understand the impact of CAD schemes on diagnostic performance for detection of subtle abnormalities and to find an optimal approach to use CAD schemes in a screening environment. In this project, ... |
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| Multimodal Displays for Target Localization in a Flight Test |
JAN 2001 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Robert S. Tannen; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE
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| This study evaluated the role of adaptive cueing interfaces as a means of integrating visual and auditory displays for target designation and was conducted at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Synthesized Immersion Research Environment (SIRE) facility. Twelve pilots with a mean of 2652 flight hours performed a simulated flight task in which they were instructed to maintain a prescribed flight path, air speed, and altitude. Pilots visually searched out- the-window ... |
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| Interface Issues in the Use of Virtual Environments for Dismounted Soldier Training |
01 NOV 2000 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce W. Knerr; ARMY RESEARCH INST FIELD UNIT ORLANDO FL
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| In 1992 the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) initiated a program of in-house experimentation to investigate the use of virtual environments (YE) technology to train dismounted soldiers. Since that time, we have conducted thirteen experiments examining human performance in VE, training effectiveness and transfer of skills acquired in VE to the real world, and side-effects and after-effects of exposure to VE. The tasks used ... |
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| Exploratory Use of VR Technologies for Training Helicopter Deck-Landing Skills |
01 NOV 2000 |
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| Authors:
Lochlan E. Magee; DEFENCE AND CIVIL INST OF ENVIRONMENTALMEDICINE DOWNSVIEW (ONTARIO)
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| Canadian Forces (CF) pilots and landing safety officers require intensive training to develop the individual and team skills required for safe helicopter deck landings. These skills are currently acquired at sea, following individual training with independent simulators unequipped with visual displays. DCIEM is exploring the feasibility of using commercial, off-the-shelf technologies as the essential components for simulators for training the pilot of the Sea King helicopter and the landing safety ... |
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| Reconstruction of Acoustic Collection Missions against Three Cruise Missiles |
OCT 1999 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel J. Lowen; MITRE CORP MCLEAN VA WASHINGTON C3I DIV
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| Between July 1996 and June 1997, The MITRE Corporation planned and directed the collection of acoustic data on cruise missile flights as part of a corporate Mission-Oriented Investigation and Experimentation (MOIE) study examining the feasibility of using off-board sensors for over-the-horizon detection of low flying cruise missiles. The Offboard Sensing Initiative (OSI) MOIE proposed to identify and develop methods for exploiting nontraditional signatures associated with low-flying, anti-ship cruise missiles. The ... |
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| False-Negative Interpretation in a CAD Environment |
JUL 1999 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Bin Zheng; PITTSBURGH UNIV PA
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| The purpose of this project is to examine the impact of CAD schemes on the diagnostic performance of radiologists, in particular, the change of false-negative interpretations under a CAD cueing environment. Based on the proposed schedule of this project, we have completed the selection of 120 subtle cases that are used in the observer performance study. All the images have been processed, and the sen- sitivity ... |
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| Spectral Calibration, Spatial Mapping and Flat Fielding Studies of the Dark HORSE 1 (DH1) March Data Collection |
29 JAN 1999 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher M. Stellman; Geoffrey G. Hazel; Jonathon M. Schuler; Frank Bucholtz; Joseph V. Michalowicz; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC ADVANCED CONCEPTS BRANCH
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| Recently researchers at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have successfully demonstrated autonomous, real time, hyperspectral detection of airborne and military ground targets. Real-time autonomous cueing of a high- resolution imager, and designation of targets with pointing optics and a pulsed aser was also demonstrated. The work was performed under NRL's Dark HORSE effort, the culmination of a four-year Multispectral Overhead IR/EO Surveillance (MOVIES) program to develop real-time hyperspectral detection, cueing, ... |
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| Integration of Information Sources of Varying Weights: The Effect of Display Features and Attention Cueing |
JAN 1999 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher D. Wickens; Heather L. Pringle; James Merlo; ILLINOIS UNIV AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN SAVOYAVIATION RESEARCH LAB
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| This report reviews research in which multiple sources of variable reliability information are integrated for the purpose of making diagnostic judgments or allocating resources. A framework for considering these experiments is presented, and some evidence is presented regarding the extent to which humans are calibrated, in allocating processing proportionately to the ideal weights (i.e., reliability or importance) of information channels. Two generic sources of bias are identified. Attentional biases occur ... |
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| Feature Level Sensor Fusion |
1999 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Tamar Peli; Mon Young; Robert Knox; Ken Ellis; Fredrick Bennett; ATLANTIC AEROSPACE ELECTRONICS CORP WALTHAM MA
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| This paper describes two practical fusion techniques (hybrid fusion and cued fusion) for automatic target cueing that combine features derived from each sensor data at the object-level. In the hybrid fusion method each of the input sensor data is prescreened (i.e. Automatic Target Cueing (ATC) is performed before the fusion stage. The cued fusion method assumes that one of the sensors is designated as a primary sensor and thus ATC ... |
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| Aided and Unaided Operator Performance with First Generation FLIR imagery |
AUG 1998 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
William P. Janson; Judi E. See; Joseph T. Riegler; Iris Davis; Gilbert G. Kuperman; LOGICON TECHNICAL SERVICES INC DAYTON OH
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| The current investigation examined automatic target cueing (ATC) and target localization performance with first generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) imagery collected during the Theater Missile Defense Eagle Smart Sensor ATC (TESSA) flight demonstration program at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Sixteen observers viewed 360 dynamic FLIR images that varied in terms of aiding (unaided versus aided), ATC accuracy (50% hits versus 75% hits), the amount and type of background clutter ("open," ... |
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| AIM-9X Acquisition: Missile Risk Reduction Underway But System Production Plans Need to Be Reexamined |
APR 98 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIV
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| The Navy and the Air Force are jointly developing the MM-9X short- range air-to-air missile to replace the MM-9M missile. The Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Research and Development, House Committee on National Security, requested that GAO provide an independent assessment of the program's status. Accordingly, this report discusses the (1) services' efforts to reduce missile development risk, (2) missile program's plan to transition from development to production, and (3) importance ... |
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| Data Fusion Processing for the Multi-Spectral Sensor Surveillance System (M4S) |
JAN 1998 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
William Barker; Shozo Mori; Elizabeth G. Sullinger; Michael Boe; RAYTHEON SYSTEMS CO SAN JOSE CA ADVANCED C3I SYSTEMS
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| The Multi-Spectral Sensor Surveillance System (M4S) is a multi-year ONR-sponsored program to transition mature sensor and data fusion technology into existing and/or near-future airborne surveillance platforms. A study phase and on-board sensor data fusion concept-of-proof demonstration have been completed in 1997. This paper describes the data fusion concepts, architecture, and algorithms that have been designed and demonstrated in these efforts. The data fusion architecture selected for M4S is a distributed ... |
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| Piloted Simulation in Low Altitude, High Speed Mission Training and Rehearsal (La Simulation Pilotee pour l'entrainement et la Preparation des Missions a Basse Altitude et a Grande Vitesse) |
MAR 97 |
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| Authors:
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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| The subject of low altitude flying training has received increased attention in recent years for political and technical reasons, including cost, environmental impact and the expanding training requirements of modern airborne weapon systems. Conducting low level flying training live' is becoming less and less acceptable in many NATO nations, while the threat continues to demand even lower altitudes at higher speeds. Restrictions on low flying training exist in many countries, ... |
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| Multi-Sensor Multi-Target Data Fusion, Tracking and Identification Techniques for Guidance and Control Applications (Les Techniques de poursuite et d'identification multi-cibles a base de fusion multi-senseur appliquees au guidage et au pilotage) |
OCT 96 |
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| Authors:
David F. Liang; ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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| The aim of this AGARDograph is to provide a quick overview of practical advances in multi-sensor, multi-target tracking technology and applications. This will provide the general summary of the MS/MTT techniques and technology with emphasis towards practical implementation. Many examples of sensor fusion involve the methodology of merging various track files taken from different sensors. This allows for more consistent, accurate, and reliable tracks than might be possible with any ... |
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| Cueing Performance Estimation Using Space Based Observations During Boost Phase |
SEP 96 |
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| Authors:
Albert J. Perrella Jr.; William W. Kuhn; MITRE CORP MCLEAN VA
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| This paper addresses error statistics for estimates of ballistic missile trajectory parameters that are computed from observations by space-based infrared (IR) sensors during the boost phase. These error statistics are useful for system level planning and performance estimation of such quantities as cueing accuracy vs time, sensitivity to satellite parameters, or impact point predictions. These statistics assume correct ballistic missile typing, which provides the basis for most of the inputs ... |
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| Flight Simulation - Where are the Challenges? (Simulation de vol - quels sont les defis?) |
APR 96 |
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| Authors:
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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| Effective flight simulation is an important capability for NATO nations, and it will become even more important in the face of reductions in defence budgets. This symposium reviewed the state of the art in flight simulation, in order to identify weaknesses where additional research and development are needed. Presentations dealt with simulation used for engineering and for training, both on the ground and in-flight. Session topics were: Visual and Motion ... |
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| Automatic Target Recognition Directed Image Compression |
1996 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Charles D. Creusere; Alan Van Nevel; NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
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| In this paper, we present a novel synthesis of two separate aspects of image processing: automatic target recognition/cueing (ATR/ATC) and embedded image compressian. In order to maximize the information content of a transmitted image, an ATR algorithm is used to detect potential areas of interest, and the compression algorithm regionally compresses the image, allocating more bits to the areas of interest. In this fashion, contextual information is retained, albeit at ... |
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| Cueing of the Surrogate Remote Sentry Using an Acoustic Detection System |
NOV 95 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Manfai Fong; Nassy Srour; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
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| The Surrogate Remote Sentry (SRS) system is an Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) for the Rapid Force Projection Initiative (RFPl). The device consists of a remotely controlled surveillance system used to monitor approaching enemy vehicles on the battlefield for perimeter defense applications. The surveillance system is made up of a compact integrated multisensor system capable of being implanted behind enemy lines to provide day or night unmanned surveillance and targeting information. ... |
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| 3-D Model-Based Image Stabilization Using Multiple Visual Cues |
JUL 95 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Y. S. Yao; P. Burlina; R. Chellappa; T. H. Wu; MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK CENTER FOR AUTOMATION RESEARCH
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| This paper studies the problem of image stabilization, defined here as the process of generating a compensated video sequence where image motion resulting from camera motion has been partially or totally removed. The scheme combines various visual cues such as points and horizon lines, and relies on an Extended Kalman Filter for the estimation of parameters of interest. We study both calibrated and uncalibrated stabilization cases. We address the issues ... |
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| A Comparison of Two Alternative Velocity Vector Cue Combinations for the AH-64D Integrated Helmet and Display Sight Subsystem |
JUN 95 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
John E. Stewart II; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| The AH-64A employs an integrated helmet and display sight subsystem which presents night vision system and flight data to the pilot's right eye. Velocity.vector and acceleration cues tell the pilot when the aircraft is accelerating, its speed, and vector. A 6 kt cue is used for hovering; a 60 kt cue for transition. A single 20 kt cue was proposed for the AH-64D. The requirement was dropped, but the question ... |
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| Altitude Cuing Effectiveness of Terrain Texture Characteristics in Simulated Low-Altitude Flight |
MAR 95 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Harold D. Warner; Gary L. Serfoss; David C. Hubbard; DAYTON UNIV OH RESEARCH INST
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| Two experiments were conducted to determine the altitude cuing effectiveness of various terrain texture characteristics in simulated low- altitude flight. In Experiment 1, we compared the effects of five different texture conditions, two types of subjects (pilots versus nonpilots), and direction of altitude change (ascent versus descent) on altitude change discriminability. Results indicated that performance varied significantly as a function of texture, pilots were more sensititive than nonpilots to changes ... |
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| Passive Optical Cueing and Discrimination of Thrusting Theater Missiles Through Cloud |
09 NOV 94 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Ven H. Shui; Noel A. Thyson; TEXTRON DEFENSE SYSTEMS WILMINGTON MA
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| The presence of cloud may delay electro-optical sensor boost plume detection and tracking until the target is above the cloud layers. This paper evaluates a technique hat could eliminate or significantly reduce such time delays and assesses potential impacts on BPI CONOPS, BMC41 and weapon system performance, trade and optimization considerations. |
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