Simulation-based development of safe operating procedures for the Australian Army's future land vehicles

This paper describes three simulation-based studies examining the development of safe operating procedures for Army’s future land vehicles. These studies were conducted jointly by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Army Logistics Training Centre (ALTC). DSTO is the Australian Government's lead agency charged with applying science and technology for Defence, while ALTC is responsible for driver training in the Australian Army. The studies used Virtual Battlespace 2 (VBS2), a first person perspective military simulation. Military personnel participated in each study: novice truck drivers in Study 1, experienced truck drivers in Study 2, and drivers with experience in driving trucks and other military vehicles in Study 3. In each study, participants drove vehicles representative of the new vehicles in a simulated convoy. They encountered hazards typical to a military area of operation, such as suspected Improvised explosive devices, responding using current safe operating procedures. Throughout the studies, experienced military and civilian observers analysed the effectiveness of current procedures, and highlighted areas where changes are required. In addition, questionnaires and focus groups examined the usability and effectiveness of VBS2 for vehicle research. Results from the study identified a number of areas where new procedures will need to be developed. These include managing the co-driver's workload, and communication protocols. In addition, results suggested that overall VBS2 is an effective environment for vehicle simulation research, with some limitations. These results will inform ongoing research and development carried out by DSTO and ALTC.

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• Authors:
  • Whitney, S J
  • Fidock, J J
  • Gassdorf, J
• Conference:
  • Occupational Safety in Transport Conference, 1st, 2012, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
• Publication Date: 2012-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 9p
• Monograph Title: Occupational safety in transport conference: 20-21 September 2012, Crowne Plaza, Gold Coast, Queensland

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver performance; Drivers; Driving simulators; Emergencies; Military organizations; Questionnaires; Safety; Vehicle safety; Vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safe systems (road users); Safe systems (vehicles)
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• ATRI Terms: Driver performance; Driving simulator; Emergency; Military; Questionnaire; Vehicle safety
• ITRD Terms: 2184: Emergency; 1680: Simulator (driving)
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01470111
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 9781921897535
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Jan 18 2013 11:44AM