Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, has joined the
Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion to launch a new high-tech military vehicle
simulator designed to replicate field conditions across different terrain.
The Land Motion Platform has been
developed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) to study
the simulated movement of military vehicles.
Snowdon said the primary function of the simulator would be to
provide advice on how to best integrate technology with Army vehicles.
'This research represents a shift away from Army vehicles being
viewed as just a means for transport and logistics – advances in technology
will see our next fleet of Army vehicles operate as fully networked state-of-the-art
technology hubs,' Snowdon said.
The simulator will allow researchers to better understand human
performance in a range of battle-like conditions, including a feature that can
track the operator’s eye state.
'The DSTO research will provide answers on how our soldiers can operate
effectively and safely in these unstable conditions while using sensitive
electronic equipment,' Snowdon added.
Champion said the technology being developed by DSTO was
world-class.
'We have an outstanding range of extremely talented men and women
working hard here in South Australia to make sure our deployed Defence
personnel are armed with the latest in technology,' Champion said.
'This is about giving our troops the best technology possible to
keep them safe and support them in doing their tough jobs.'
The Land Motion Platform simulates the movement of military vehicles
