Title :
ROV simulation validation and verification
Author :
Fletcher, Barbara
Author_Institution :
Imetrix Inc., Cataumet, MA, USA
Abstract :
The TRANSoM (Training for Remote Sensing and Manipulation) program, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, is developing a Virtual Environment based training system for remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilots. A key feature of this system is the simulation of the vehicle in the created environment. It is imperative that the simulation be of sufficient fidelity so as to provide an effective training tool for the real systems. To this end, a dynamic model has been created, which may be tailored based on individual vehicle characteristics. Currently, this simulation is being evaluated in comparison with the performance of the Imetrix Talon ROV which is being used as the basis for the training transfer tests. The performance of the actual and simulated ROV are being compared both qualitatively and quantitatively. It is important to determine the correct “look and feel” of the simulation to the user, as well as measuring the actual dynamic responses of the vehicle and simulation. Results of the testing are being incorporated into the dynamic model to refine the fidelity and flexibility of the simulation
Keywords :
computer based training; dynamic response; intelligent tutoring systems; military computing; naval engineering computing; remote sensing; simulation; telecontrol; training; virtual reality; Imetrix Talon ROV; TRANSoM program; actual dynamic responses; dynamic model; effective training tool; expert assessment; fidelity; flexibility; individual vehicle characteristics; intelligent tutoring system; look and feel; pilot training; reality-based system; remotely operated vehicle simulation; simulation software; simulation validation; simulation verification; virtual environment based training system; Control system synthesis; Displays; Remote sensing; Remotely operated vehicles; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Sonar; Testing; Vehicle dynamics; Virtual environment;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '97. MTS/IEEE Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Halifax, NS
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4108-2
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1997.624139