Author: Jean L. DyerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Night vision devices
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Night Vision Goggle Research and Training Issues for Ground Forces, a Literature Review
Author: Jean L. DyerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Night vision devices
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Night Vision Goggle Research and Training Issues for Ground Forces
Author: Jean L. DyerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781423560746
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
A review of the night vision goggle (NVG) literature published over a 30-year period was conducted to identify NVG training issues that should be addressed to enhance the performance of ground forces. First-, second-, and third-generation image intensification devices are covered. Although the focus is on ground forces, research that addressed aviation issues is also included. The review documents bow soldier performance has improved from advancements in image intensification technology as well as from concerted efforts to address some long-standing training problems. Training research and development issues identified are: determining techniques to train soldiers on NVG technology and its application to night tasks, how to train soldiers to integrate NVGs with other equipment, training to enhance distance estimation abilities of soldiers when using NVGs, and training to improve mounted and dismounted navigation skills with NVGs. Attention must also be paid to developing training techniques that will enable soldiers to overcome the learning plateaus and human factors problems with NVGs so they become truly skilled at night with NVGs.
Technical Report
Author: List of U.S. Army Research Institute Research and Technical Publications
Author: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social SciencesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military research
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
List of U.S. Army Research Institute Research and Technical Publications, October 1, 1994 to September 30, 1999
Author: List of U.S. Army Research Institute Research and Technical Publications, October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998
Author: Evaluation of an Unaided Night Vision Instructional Program for Ground Forces
Author: Jean L. Dyer Kimberli GaillardPublisher:
ISBN: 9781468132182
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Fighting at night has become increasingly important to combat success as new and better generations of night equipment allow soldiers to see and operate more effectively at night. The goal of the NIGHTFIGHTER program being executed by the Infantry Forces Research Unit (IFRU) of the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences is to improve soldier, leader, and unit training for night operations. Research under NIGHTFIGHIER encompasses a broad spectrum of skills and issues, ranging from basic skills which do not require special equipment to the specialized skills demanded by the most sophisticated night technologies. and from training issues which have persisted over time to those emerging as night operations become more common. The research reponed here is on an instructional program which emphasizes basic unaided night vision knowledge and skills. Through the use of35-mm slides with neutral density filters, students experience what happens to their vision at night and learn techniques to overcome visual problems encountered at night. The program was developed under separate Memoranda of Agreement with the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory and the Naval Aerospace and Operational Medical Institute. The report presents a series of experiments conducted by the IFRU which showed the program increased the proficiency of experienced soldiers, as well as Infantry trainees, and can be presented effectively by military instructors. Research findings on the unaided night vision program have been presented to the command group at the U.S. Army Infantry Center and to all Army agencies which supponed the research. The program has been demonstrated to the observer/controllers and the opposing force at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), to the command group of the 82d Airborne Division, to the Ranger Training Brigade, and to numerous visilors 10 the U.s . Army Infantry School dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab's Night Fighting Training Facility. It is being used by Ihe opposing force at the JRTC, the 82d Airborne Division, and the Ranger Training Brigade. The program will be pan of the Battle Lab's Night Fighting Training Facility and in the exportable training package to be distributed by the Battle Lab
Night Vision Goggles in Operation Just Cause
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on InvestigationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military helicopters
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Distance Estimation Training with Night Vision Goggles
Author: Jack D. ReisingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Depth perception
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Aircrews have reported significant problems in depth perception and distance estimation with night vision goggles (NVGs). The purposes of this experiment were to develop a methodology for quantifying distance estimation abilities with NVGs and to examine the value of a simple training procedure as a means of reducing errors. Absolute distance estimates were obtained from eight male aviators using Aviators Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) AN/AVS-6 NVGs before and after exposure to a set of known distances. The results revealed that distance estimates were linear and significant reductions in errors and variability followed exposure to the training procedure. The results are discussed within the context of previous research. Issues for future research are addressed. Distance estimation, Night vision goggles, Training.
Simulating Night Vision Goggle Effects in a Virtual Environment
Author: Robert J. PlebanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Night vision
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
"This research examined the capabilities of virtual environments to simulate night vision goggle (NVG) effects. Different solutions for simulating NVG images were assessed. Two conditions simulated NVGs but used different software approaches. Two additional conditions simulated unaided night environments that required soldiers to wear NVGs. Four-man infantry teams conducted urban operation missions under each condition. Objective assessments were obtained on the number of events correctly detected and the average time required to detect an event. Subjective assessments of task difficulty and image fidelity were also made. No significant differences were found across night conditions for either event detection or time. Significant differences in task difficulty ratings occurred for movement, visual detection, and maintaining situation awareness. In general, tasks were more difficult to perform while wearing the NVGs compared to simulated versions of NVG images. Soldiers also ranked the conditions involving actual NVGs as more realistic. The unique contribution of virtual environments for night operations training may be at the entry level. However, specific image fidelity issues associated with the use of NVGs in simulated unaided night environments must be addressed if this approach is to be used as an effective training medium."--Stinet.