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| Optimization of Visual Performance with Optical and Electro-Optical Systems and Materials |
Army Science and Technology Objective: IV.ME.2000.01
Problem
The Army equips its soldiers and vehicles with advanced imaging and display technologies to solve many operational problems on the modern battlefield. Common problems include operations in smoke, fog and low light conditions, and operations in the face of directed energy, chemical, and biological weapon threats. If these imaging and display technologies are not designed to match human vision capabilities, they will be ineffective and mission success may be jeopardized.
Medical Research Solution
Develop new measurement techniques, such as visual tests related to military performance, to evaluate optical materials and develop psychological modeling of visual performance with sensor and display systems. Develop novel methods to assess the effectiveness of imaging and display systems in the laboratory and in the field. Develop specifications for optimal requirements for developmental image intensification systems, improved figures-of-merit to optimize visual performance with helmet mounted displays, and predictive models of visual performance in operational environments.
Products
Biomedically based design guidelines for imaging and display systems to provide soldiers with effective systems that are compatible with human visual performance capabilities.
Last Update: April 2, 2003