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THiNC Lab

Background:

Currently, two pilots control a typical UAV, like the predator. The air force is moving
toward a ratio of one pilot for up to 10 UAVs! Imagine the workload and amount of
information the pilot must process. The simulation had 9 UAVs and through visual cues,
we were able to alleviate workload for the operator. This simulation created a static
battlefield that included maps, charts and video feeds.

1st Iteration

Allow users to monitor 9 UAVs and give feedback and utilized different senses to alleviate workload.

Set Up

Screenshot - No Incident

Screenshot of UAV with a Configural Display (left) – No Incident

Screenshot of UAV Configural Display (right) – No Incident

ScreenShot - Reaching Waypoint

Screenshot of UAV Configural Display (left) – Reaching Waypoints

Screenshot of UAV Configural Display (right) – Reaching Waypoint

2nd Iteration

Allow the user to not only monitor but modify waypoints.

the Plan and Iterations - Whiteboard

Waypoint Modification

Scenario mapping

Supporting 3 monitors

Final implementation

3 Vertical Monitors. Left screen housed the proposed data, Middle screen housed the current data, and Right screen housed the UAV feed.