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Graphical Display Of A Missile Endgame Scenario, Joseph E. Moritz Dec 1996

Graphical Display Of A Missile Endgame Scenario, Joseph E. Moritz

Theses and Dissertations

Traditionally, computer programs to model and simulate air-to-air missile endgame engagements have focused on improving the underlying probability of kill models. This focus, however, understates the benefits of current computer graphics technology for visualization and direct manipulation of missile endgame parameters and building engagement understanding through real-time, three dimensional simulation of the endgame. Our research has been to develop a versatile simulation system to display the missile endgame parameters and allow graphical interaction with these parameters. This program also allows the user to view animated engagements of previously designed endgames. The current project scope is to provide user feedback of …


Background Graphics: A Decision-Making Hindrance Or Enhancement?, David L. Peeler Jr. Sep 1996

Background Graphics: A Decision-Making Hindrance Or Enhancement?, David L. Peeler Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis investigated the influence, if any, of background graphics on the decision making process. Specifically the hypotheses tested the affect of background graphics on a decision makers accuracy and confidence. A literature review revealed an abundance of graphic research but little reference to the use of background graphics. Using guidelines previously created for high integrity graphics, a timed 2 x 2 factorial experimental design was developed to compare the responses to both traditional graphics and those treated with background graphics. One hundred forty-seven subjects, all employees of the United States Air Force or defense contractors were involved in the …