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Virtual Reality Applied to Artillery Observation Training with the Support of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents the development and evaluation of the SAOA VANT simulator, a virtual reality-based tool designed to enhance artillery observer training through unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery. Building on a previously developed simulator for ground observation, this work introduces the aerial perspective as a natural progression for artillery training. The simulator was evaluated with 33 military personnel performing artillery observation tasks in a virtual environment. Participants completed multiple firing missions, followed by an assessment using effectiveness, presence, and sickness metrics. The results demonstrated the simulator’s effectiveness in improving observer accuracy and decision-making, with high levels of presence and minimal simulator sickness compared to established reference values. These findings highlight the simulator’s potential as a reliable and cost-efficient training tool, capable of enhancing operational readiness while mitigating common VR-related adverse effects.

Source: IFAC-PapersOnLine

DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.200

Authors: Diogo Pacheco Salazar Araujo, Romullo Girardi, Bruno Eduardo de Oliveira Carvalho, Paulo Fernando Ferreira Rosa, Jauvane C. de Oliveira

Institution: Military Institute of Engineering

Language: English

Topic: Simulation and Modeling Applications

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior