Virtual Reality Visualization (VRV) of Realistic Weapons Effects Predicted Using LS-DYNA

A prototype of low cost system is described for visualization of realistic weapons effects experienced by targets undergoing blast and impact, to be used in training of personnel for livefire environments. The system is based on integrating two tools: (a) The Finite Element (FE) impact code LS-DYNA (b) A Virtual Reality Visualization (VRV) system The VRV system was recently developed by DUAL Incorporated of Lake Mary, FL in partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF). It consists of a PC- level graphics workstation, a head mounted display, motion trackers, a multi-degree of freedom mouse, drivers and a software toolkit, all of which have been established at DUAL and UCF.