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Using wireless technology to develop a virtual reality command and control centre

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This paper investigates the applicability of wireless communication systems for use in command and control environments. Human positional data is transmitted over a wireless network. This data is then used to update a highly accurately modelled real-time 3D environment of the surroundings, with avatars positioned at the transmitted points. The data is displayed on a stereoscopic 3D screen enabling novel automatic tracking of human movement and allowing for more rapid and informed tactical decision making. The system has applicability in a variety of C4I environments, including the military and emergency services.

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This research was made possible by funds provided by the UK Ministry of Defence through DSTL to support the Human Factors Integration Defence Technology Centre.

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  1. BITLAB, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middx, UB8 3PH, England

    Damian Green, Neville Stanton, Guy Walker & Paul Salmon

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Green, D., Stanton, N., Walker, G. et al. Using wireless technology to develop a virtual reality command and control centre. Virtual Reality 8, 147–155 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-004-0144-y

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