Technology
and Change
Perspective
Andy
Fawkes
Innovations in Training:
Simulation & Interactivity
14
November
2013
Outline
Defence
Training
Technology
Trends
Innovation The Future
Back to 2002
Source - Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson
Versatility of Modern Simulation Software
• Joint– E-Learning
– Cultural Awareness & Language Training
– Engineer Training
• Naval– Anti-Piracy & Boarding Operations Training
– Maritime Submarine Training Capability
• Land– IED Training & Situational Awareness
– Land Convoy Collective Training
– Gunnery and Crew Training
– Close Weapon Gunnery Training
– Army Recruiting
• Air– Aviation Tactics Training
– Fixed Wing Aviation Mission Training
Source - MSE Weibull
Source - iPad in Real Life: Erik Hess, F-5N Tiger II Pilot
Augmented Reality – 2008
• US Pilot in Flight
Simulator
• Transatlantic
Connection
• UK Soldier on Salisbury
Plain with Augmented
Reality Sight
• Virtual Bombs landing
on Real Terrain
MOD Westdown Camp
US Site
US Secret Enclave
UK Secret Enclave
JTEN
JSAF
JSAF
UK Restricted Enclave
AWES User
Terminal
AWES
Server
Salisbury
Plain (Live)
‘Synthetic
Wrap’
Gateway
FAC
AR
Data
Voice
Comms
‘Air Gap’
Operator
Pilot
Source: JTEN use case latest Final(1) - SISO Discussion Forums (Internet)
Source – Vogue (Google Glass) Sep 13
Technology and Societal
Change
So What?
A Revolution
• Military Early Adopters
• Simulation and Beyond
• Digital Innovation
Innovation Enablers
Innovation Enablers
Innovation Enablers
Innovation Enablers
Innovation Enablers
Innovation Enablers
Accelerators
• Google Campus
Innovation Enablers
Innovation Enablers
Innovation Enablers
TechnologyChange
Organisational Realities
Time as a Resource
Future?
Simulation Command and Control
Autonomy Simulation
Autonomy Simulation
Wearable Computing, Tracking and Sensors
Internet of Things
Augmented Reality
Interaction at Distance
Source – Musion
Who is Good at Engaging People?
Digital Revolution – A Golden Era for Training?
• learn
• discover
• practice
• explore
• collaborate
• connect
• test
• measure
• analyse
Carry out Trials with the User!
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