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Assessment of the training efficacy afforded by a low cost night vision goggle simulator

Published:28 August 2007Publication History

ABSTRACT

Motivation -- To assess the physical and performance fidelity and the efficacy (transfer of training) afforded by digitally created images to be used in a low cost NVG training simulator.

Research approach -- 48 students were split into 4 groups and subjected to 3 tests, namely physical fidelity of image test, object recognition test and transfer of training test using 2 existing methods of NVG training as benchmarks. Performance accuracy and time were used as measures.

Findings/Design -- The results reveal that the low cost training simulator is a promising alternative to current methods of training involving an actual NVG.

Research limitations/Implications -- Only students participated in the study. Learning effects can not be totally excluded and accurate subjective responses to the low cost NVG training simulator could not be assessed.

Originality/Value -- The low cost NVG training simulator is the first of its kind. The research helps in advancing a case to minimise the use of actual flight and NVGs in training. This reduces training costs and ensures training safety.

Take away message -- The low cost NVG training simulator is feasible and promising. Digitally created simulated NVG images are valid.

References

  1. Lim, K. Y. & Quek, S. M. (2003), Development and Assessment of a Method for Developing a Low Cost Simulator for Night Vision Goggle Focal Adjustment. NTU-AOARD/US Air Force Research Report.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  2. Lim, K. Y., Koh, C. W. & Quek, S. M. (2005), Towards the Development of a Low Cost Simulator for Night Vision Goggle Training. In Proc. HCI International Conference, Las Vegas, USA.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar

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    ECCE '07: Proceedings of the 14th European conference on Cognitive ergonomics: invent! explore!
    August 2007
    334 pages
    ISBN:9781847998491
    DOI:10.1145/1362550

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    • Published: 28 August 2007

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