Internal Periscope Displays for Embedded Training

"LSA proposes to develop a visual display monitor that can be permanently built into the periscopes on the AAAV to provide embedded training capabilities. Our novel approach provides three modes of operation. The system can be switched ON so that thedisplay becomes opaque for presenting the simulated out-the-window (OTW) view provided by the on-board embedded training simulator server. The display can be switched OFF so that the synthetic imagery display is transparent and the vehicle operator canview outside of the vehicle in a normal fashion through the periscope. A third state is added to further enhance the functionality of the internal display by allowing the system to superimpose synthetic imagery over the OTW view. In training, thiscapability allows synthesized targets to be overlayed on the real- world view. On the battlefield, navigation status and reconnaissance data can be incorporated in the OTW view, augmenting situational awareness without obscuring important details.Allowing the operator to maintain focus on the periscope view port and stay aware of crucial status information will enhance battlefield effectiveness. This proposal specifically aims to outfit the AAAV with ruggedized periscope displays as part of theembedded training system, but the technologies presented here can be applied to other vehicles as well. Military applications will include integration of high-resolution displays into other armored vehicl