A Mission-Specific Equipment Optimization Toolkit (MEOT) for the Dismounted Infantryman Navy STTR FY2007 Sol No.: Navy STTR FY2007 Topic No.: N07-T020 Topic Title: A Mission-Specific Equipment Optimization Toolkit (MEOT) for the Dismounted Infantryman Proposal No.: N074-020-0221 Firm: Pacific Science & Engineering Group, Inc. 9180 Brown Deer Road San Diego, California 92121-2238 Contact: David Kobus Phone: (858) 535-1661 Web Site: www.pacific-science.com Abstract: The overall objective of this STTR is the development, validation, and delivery of an analysis toolkit based on an advanced integrated physics based virtual model of the dismounted infantryman. This model will include the ergonomic, physical, and cognitive interactions between the warfighter, his equipment and his environment. The resulting Mission-Specific Equipment Optimization Toolkit (MEOT) will provide a mechanism for evaluating the effect of different equipment interfaces and task procedures on accomplishment of mission objectives. Phase I of this work will develop requirements, performance drivers, and modeling constraints that lay the foundation for simulating the Virtual Dismounted Infantryman. Phase II will develop a functional MEOT prototype, incorporating the features identified in Phase I along with further research required to validate use of the toolkit for evaluating infantry equipment and equipment interfaces. Phase III will produce a fully functional and validated MEOT model and toolkit. Benefits: The proposed virtual Toolkit will greatly benefit the military by providing a testbed for evaluation of new equipment and systems, shortening the costly and time-consuming process of prototype development and field testing. The Toolkit will dramatically improve the ability to deliver high quality, optimally functioning equipment to operational forces in a timely manner. In addition, the Toolkit will provide a method for the dismounted infantryman and mission planners to predict mission effectiveness based upon specific equipment choices and mission objectives. This Toolkit will be attractive to a wide range of government and private organizations that are concerned with predicting human performance in a variety of environments, and who could benefit from the ability to evaluate equipment and performance support. For example, law enforcement, SWAT, fire fighters, and manufacturers of vehicles and sports equipment could use the Toolkit to simulate various aspects of equipment design, maintenance, and interaction with human users. The potential applications for the proposed human modeling and simulation capabilities are endless, relating to any product, process, or scenario involving human interaction. The process of commercializing Santos(TM) is ongoing with substantial support from the University of Iowa. A separate independent commercial unit will be formed and will be responsible for interface refinement, software packaging, sales, and support. The multiple capabilities for Santos(TM) will be provided as separate but potentially connected modules (i.e. posture-prediction module, clothing modeling module, physiology module, etc.). A specific business plan outlining the management structure, market strategy, and cost structure for this new commercial unit is currently being developed. Initial target markets will include the automotive industry and the military sector, but will likely expand significantly. Return