DEFINITION:

The development of tools to produce virtual reality (VR) and/or synthetic environments (SE). Research to evaluate and analyse the use of VR/SE systems as tools for design, development, selection and training. The use of these tools is dealt with in separate domains.

(Source: ACARE Domain 623)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. General systems engineering aspects of VR/SE development
2. Development methodologies for virtual reality (VR)/synthetic environment (SE) tools
3. Development of VR/SE tools in aircraft context – for cockpit/aircrew
4. Development of VR/SE tools in aircraft context – for passenger cabin/aircrew
5. Development of VR/SE tools in aircraft context – for cargo area
6. Development of VR/SE tools in airport context – for passenger handling area
7. Development of VR/SE tools in airport context – for cargo/baggage area
8. Development of VR/SE tools in airport context – for aircraft movement area
9. Development of VR/SE tools in ATM context – for controllers
10. Understand the physiological and psychological interactions between humans and VR/SE