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Applying Computer Game Technology to the Display and Visualization of Movement Predictions for Ground Vehicles

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N68335-05-C-0056
Agency Tracking Number: N043-231-0154
Amount: $149,801.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N04-231
Solicitation Number: 2004.3
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2004
Award Year: 2004
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2004-11-05
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2005-05-05
Small Business Information
6 Bayview Avenue
Northport, NY 11768
United States
DUNS: 602262222
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Ken Doris
 Vice President, Engineering
 (631) 754-4920
 kend@avi.com
Business Contact
 Ebbe Reker
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (631) 754-4920
Email: ebber@avi.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Applied Visions, Inc.(AVI) proposes to leverage the technology of computer games to provide a powerful new method of visualizing the potential movement of ground targets and threats for op-erators of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS). Recent advancements in the multi-billion dollar game industry have produced game engines that combine powerful visual rendering with sophisticated simulation of real-world physics and vehi-cle dynamics. Our research will be aimed at adapting these game engines to: a) simulate the ability of different target and threat vehicles to move through their local terrain, and b) to generate realistic 3D views of the predicted future movement. Combining AVI's extensive background in 3D visualization and military simulation with game engine experience gained in a recent SBIR for the Army, our Phase I effort will be devoted to defining the key requirements of the system, evaluating representative game engines, and implementing an early prototype to demonstrate the feasibility of the concept. Our Phase II effort will refine the architecture, upgrade the prototype to interface to the TTWCS and participate in field trials.

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