Improved Low-Cost Helmet-Mounted Display for Mission Simulations

The goal of the program is conduct research and trade studies using Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV) to determine optimum solutions for a military helmet-mounted display device which offers performance superior to that which is already commerciallyavailable. The trade study will include analysis of various flat panel technologies (LCD, LCoS, OLED, etc.), varieties of optical configurations (see-through, panoramic, visor, etc.), performance specification evaluation (field of view, resolution, eyerelief, etc.), and a survey of head-tracker technology. The intent is to choose a best low-cost approach for prototyping in a later phase of the program. The primary beneficiary of this effort will initially be the government/military sector, includingcustomers involved in training simulation as well as actual military platform users. However, due to the universal demand for performance improvement and the emphasis on low-cost approaches, there is a substantial potential to breach commercial marketsinterested in virtual reality equipment.