Simulating laser dazzling using augmented and virtual reality

M. Henrichsen; G. Ritt; B. Schwarz; S. Stutz; F. Landmann; B. Eberle

doi:10.1117/12.2597302

12 September 2021 Simulating laser dazzling using augmented and virtual reality

M. Henrichsen, G. Ritt, B. Schwarz, S. Stutz, F. Landmann, B. Eberle

Proceedings Volume 11867, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures XVIII and High-Power Lasers: Technology and Systems, Platforms, Effects V; 118670F (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2597302
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

Dazzling of the human eye by lasers or bright light sources is a commonly used non-lethal measure to warn individuals or to reduce the human performance of an opponent in security or military scenarios. To study the deterioration of the human performance, e.g. in terms of the ability to drive a vehicle or with respect to task performance, like shooting precision, dazzle experiments on subjects are essential. Experiments with laser dazzlers require complex and careful preparation to ensure laser safety. Moreover, in many cases an approval from an ethics committee is required. In this publication, we propose an approach for the assessment of human performance degradation with regard to laser dazzle based on augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR). Instead of using a laser dazzler, the visual incapacitation is implemented by a virtual dazzle spot simulated on an AR/VR device. The achievable level of obscuration and veiling caused by the virtual dazzle spot is investigated experimentally and, in a further step, compared to experiments performed with real lasers as described in the literature.

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M. Henrichsen, G. Ritt, B. Schwarz, S. Stutz, F. Landmann, and B. Eberle "Simulating laser dazzling using augmented and virtual reality", Proc. SPIE 11867, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures XVIII and High-Power Lasers: Technology and Systems, Platforms, Effects V, 118670F (12 September 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2597302

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