24 April 2013
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Research driving a new fleet of Army vehicles
Mr Snowdon said the primary function of the simulator would be to provide advice on how to best integrate technology with Army vehicles.
'This research represents a shift away from Army vehicles being viewed as just a means for transport and logistics – advances in technology will see our next fleet of Army vehicles operate as fully networked state-of-the-art technology hubs,' Mr Snowdon said.
The simulator will allow researchers to better understand human performance in a range of battle-like conditions, including a feature that can track the operator’s eye state.
'The DSTO research will provide answers on how our soldiers can operate effectively and safely in these unstable conditions while using sensitive electronic equipment,' Mr Snowdon added.
Mr Champion said the technology being developed by DSTO was world-class.
'We have an outstanding range of extremely talented men and women working hard here in South Australia to make sure our deployed Defence personnel are armed with the latest in technology,' Mr Champion said.
'This is about giving our troops the best technology possible to keep them safe and support them in doing their tough jobs.'
(DSTO)
The Land Motion Platform simulates the movement of military vehicles (photo : DSTO)
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, today joined the Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion to launch a new high-tech military vehicle simulator designed to replicate field conditions across different terrain.
The Land Motion Platform has been developed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) to study the simulated movement of military vehicles.Mr Snowdon said the primary function of the simulator would be to provide advice on how to best integrate technology with Army vehicles.
'This research represents a shift away from Army vehicles being viewed as just a means for transport and logistics – advances in technology will see our next fleet of Army vehicles operate as fully networked state-of-the-art technology hubs,' Mr Snowdon said.
The simulator will allow researchers to better understand human performance in a range of battle-like conditions, including a feature that can track the operator’s eye state.
'The DSTO research will provide answers on how our soldiers can operate effectively and safely in these unstable conditions while using sensitive electronic equipment,' Mr Snowdon added.
Mr Champion said the technology being developed by DSTO was world-class.
'We have an outstanding range of extremely talented men and women working hard here in South Australia to make sure our deployed Defence personnel are armed with the latest in technology,' Mr Champion said.
'This is about giving our troops the best technology possible to keep them safe and support them in doing their tough jobs.'
(DSTO)