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Applying advanced user models and input technologies to augment military simulation-based training

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Hélène Fournier,

Jean-François LapointeAuthors Info & Claims

SpringSim '10: Proceedings of the 2010 Spring Simulation Multiconference

Article No.: 37, Pages 1 - 7

https://doi.org/10.1145/1878537.1878576

Published: 11 April 2010 Publication History

Abstract

The paper presents the current state of requirement specification for an initiative based tactics virtual training environment. The methodology for collecting requirements followed three concurrent processes of task analysis, simulated firearms specification, and cognitive modeling. Prior research in Close Quarter Battle tasks analysis and cognitive modeling applications provide an initial identification of key perceptual and motor primitives for the development of constructive simulations. Both task analysis and cognitive modeling sections report on some of these initial requirements. A short description of simulated firearms specifications is also presented. A conclusion summarizes the paper.

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SpringSim '10: Proceedings of the 2010 Spring Simulation Multiconference

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de Armas CTori RNetto A(2019)Use of virtual reality simulators for training programs in the areas of security and defense: a systematic reviewMultimedia Tools and Applications10.1007/s11042-019-08141-8Online publication date: 3-Sep-2019
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Blom KBeckhaus S(2014)The design space of dynamic interactive virtual environmentsVirtual Reality10.1007/s10055-013-0232-y18:2(101-116)Online publication date: 1-Jun-2014
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/s10055-013-0232-y

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