Immersive Vision, Data Fusion and Threat Awareness for Enhanced Sensor-to-Shooter Engagement/Targeting

Spatial Cognition, LLC is nearing the completion of work on Phase I research and development effort entitled Immersive Vision, Data Fusion and Threat Awareness for Enhanced Sensor-to-Shooter Engagement/Targeting. The major goal of this effort is to leverage advances in sensor technology, graphics hardware, and 3D rendering techniques to provide novel visualization capabilities that enhance the situational awareness of the warfighter and drastically reduce collaborative engagement timelines, especially in urban environments. Especially when sensors and shooters have different points-of-view, instant 3D visualizations from the shooters perspective can significantly reduce engagement times. Phase I demonstrated the feasibility of building this capability, and Phase II work will result in a prototype 3D visualization engine integrated with FirestormARDECs next generation software for Collaborative Fires and Effects.