Immersive Parachute Descent Procedure, Malfunction and Decision-Making Training System

This effort will produce a design for a re-configurable Parachute Descent Procedure (PDP) training system (PDP-T) intended to replace virtual reality (VR) systems in the eight USAF Aviation Survival Training Centers operated by the Naval Survival Training Institute. With the goal of delivering a detailed design document for an immersive simulation trainer that allows students to use their own equipment and accommodate a comprehensive range of USN aircraft for both bail-out and ejection seat scenarios, the effort will consider current and upcoming hardware (sensors and displays) and software/middleware development tools and runtime virtual environment engines in order to provide a design that exploits extensive industry investments in virtual reality and mixed reality technology. Additionally, techniques and technology from the Hollywood stunt community will lend a dimension of realism to the student's experience to improve learning and slow skill decay. A novel, cloud-based intelligent tutoring system and instructor interface will enable reliable prediction of student skill acquisition and decay for individualized AAR and follow-up.