Tools for Creating Skill Training Content in Distributed Simulations

The goal of this project is to develop tools for creating cultural skill training content for distributed simulations. It will leverage the technology and content of current Tactical Language and Culture Training System products, including the highly successful Tactical Iraqi training system. The project will focus research in the following areas in order to fully meet the objectives of the SBIR solicitation: (1) develop tools for creating rich knowledge bases of culturally significant objects and behaviors suitable for incorporation into interactive training scenarios, (2) develop authoring tools for specifying multi-user training scenarios in distributed virtual simulations, incorporating culturally significant elements, (3) support these cultural elements and scenarios within distributed virtual simulations, and (4) evaluate the tools and training techniques with appropriate military personnel.