Force Cueing Technology Integration and Feedback Metrics to Improve DMO Simulator Effectiveness

The proposed effort comprises four parts: (1) a comprehensive review and analysis of the literature on cueing fidelity and associated metrics, (2) identification of metrics and a scenario, and subsequent implementation of a Phase I demonstration, (3) definition of an approach to the implementation and testing of software tools to be implemented in Phase II, and (4) development of a new methodology for relating metrics to actual training costs. The review and analysis of force cueing metrics will be performed in conjunction with consulting researchers having substantial familiarity with work done in the field. The scenario development for the Phase I demonstration will be done in close coordination with the Air Force. Planning for Phase II software tool implementation will be done with emphasis on end user ease of use and commercialization. The proposed method for relating metrics to training costs has the potential for substantial lowering the costs of evaluating training system effectiveness by reducing the required number of subjects needed for evaluation.