25-10-2012, 12:44 PM
Advanced Soldier Wearable Embedded Training System
ABSTRACT
General Dynamics enhanced their existing man wearable system the Dismounted Soldier Simulation (DSS) to bring
advanced training capabilities and realism into the existing dismounted embedded simulation environment at RDECOM’s
Simulation and Training Technology Center. System enhancements combined with immersive hardware provides virtual
reality IC’s (Individual Combatants) with body and weapon tracking, head mounted displays and options including body worn
CPU and graphics processors for fully wireless virtual reality. The result of this research and development was the Advanced
SoldierWearable Embedded Training System or ASWETS. Research included packaging of smaller/lighter computer systems,
investigation of new wearable six Degree of Freedom (6-DOF) body/weapon tracking systems, and new software interfaces
and capabilities. Software capabilities such as, increased weapon accuracy, increased virtual character realism, and
incorporation of Land Warrior C4ISR sensor data into the system were developed. The goal of the resulting development was
to provide a train anywhere capability to the soldier. The General Dynamics S2 Focus Tool Suite was also enhanced, via a
plug-in module, with 3D Mission Planning and Rehearsal capability. The 3D Mission Planning and Rehearsal Plug-In allows
the squad leader to move around in a virtual database, create scenarios for mission rehearsal and lay down points of interests
in real time along with controlling the viewpoint or camera of other users. This software is loaded on a Tablet PC, which acts
as the leader’s display on the future Land Warrior System.