Validation of real-time man-in-the-loop simulation.

Author(s)
Allen, W. Mitchell, D. Stein, A. & Hogue, J.
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Abstract

For a simulator to give valid results, whether it be for training, proficiency testing or research applications, it must present the human operator a realistic experience, including both sensory cuing and situational scenarios. Simulation can be checked for fidelity, or sensory realism, by subjective rating techniques. Validity, or objective realism, can be checked at several levels, including the sensory cuing response to control inputs, and measured task performance compared with real world data. The simulator cuing response to control inputs can be broken down into the component reactions of the vehicle dynamics and the cuing device (i.e. visual display, motion platform and control loading system). Measured task performance can be compared with real world performance at several levels, ranging from the dynamics response of the man-machine system, to overall system performance measures such accident rates. This paper discusses various simulator validation issues and gives examples from both ground vehicle and aircraft simulators, with an emphasis on driving simulation. (A)

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C 2241 (In: C 2189 d S) /83 /91 /82 / IRRD 860199
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In: Proceedings of the Conference Strategic Highway Research Program and Traffic Safety on Two Continents, Gothenburg, Sweden, September 18-20, 1991, VTI rapport 372 A, Volume 4, p. 17-31, 28 ref.

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