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University of Central Florida Institute for Simulation and Training (IST)

The Institute for Simulation and Training's focus is to advance modeling and simulation technology, educate the next generation of M&S professionals, develop community, national and global partnerships, and increase understanding of simulation's role in training and education.

Research Areas

• Virtual Environments
• High Speed Computing
• Team Training and Human Factors
• Autonomous Robotics
• Human-Computer Interface
• Information Management Technology
• Medical Simulation
• Advanced Performance Technology
• Human Cognition

Background

• A UCF Research Institute Since 1983
• More than $14M/yr. in Contracts & Grants
• Laboratories in Three Buildings

An IST researcher calibrates one of several visual systems used to investigate how simulator fidelity affects learning. Test-beds also can determine an operator's cognitive state.

Head-mounted mixed reality displays combine real-world computer-generated images. This composite shows portions of what a trainee might see during an exercise.

An IST researcher working closely with the U.S. Army operates a testbed used to help determine the optimum display configuration for an embedded tank trainer.