Virtual targeting in three-dimensional space with sound and light interference

Florence B. Chua; Robert M. DeMarco; Michael T. Bergen; Kenneth R. Short; Richard J. Servatius

doi:10.1117/12.665996

26 May 2006 Virtual targeting in three-dimensional space with sound and light interference

Florence B. Chua, Robert M. DeMarco, Michael T. Bergen, Kenneth R. Short, Richard J. Servatius

Proceedings Volume 6219, Enabling Technologies and Design of Nonlethal Weapons; 62190O (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665996
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

Law enforcement and the military are critically concerned with the targeting and firing accuracy of opponents. Stimuli which impede opponent targeting and firing accuracy can be incorporated into defense systems. An automated virtual firing range was developed to assess human targeting accuracy under conditions of sound and light interference, while avoiding dangers associated with live fire. This system has the ability to quantify sound and light interference effects on targeting and firing accuracy in three dimensions. This was achieved by development of a hardware and software system that presents the subject with a sound or light target, preceded by a sound or light interference. Sony© Xplod.^TM 4-way speakers present sound interference and sound targeting. The Martin ® MiniMAC^TM Profile operates as a source of light interference, while a red laser light serves as a target. A tracking system was created to monitor toy gun movement and firing in three-dimensional space. Data are collected via the Ascension ® Flock of Birds^TM tracking system and a custom National Instrument ® LabVIEW^TM 7.0 program to monitor gun movement and firing. A test protocol examined system parameters. Results confirm that the system enables tracking of virtual shots from a fired simulation gun to determine shot accuracy and location in three dimensions.

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Florence B. Chua, Robert M. DeMarco, Michael T. Bergen, Kenneth R. Short, and Richard J. Servatius "Virtual targeting in three-dimensional space with sound and light interference", Proc. SPIE 6219, Enabling Technologies and Design of Nonlethal Weapons, 62190O (26 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665996

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