SHOLs are usually developed through costly and lengthy flight trials that are dependent on weather conditions. The simulation of helicopters operating from ships will reduce these costs and contribute to improved tactical and operational flexibility. They will enable the expansion and more precise determination of SHOL parameters. The next generation of display systems for fast jet aircraft include HMDs. Helmet Mounted Sights enable a pilot to aim his missile by looking in the direction of his opponent, rather than having to turn his aircraft.
Simulation allows prototypes to be evaluated by aircrew in operational type conditions.
Simulation is also used with existing systems for research that would otherwise be too expensive or unsafe. DIS will provide a synthetic maritime warfare environment for team training and tactics development. Training Systems With its high level expertise in simulator systems and applications, AOD advises and supports the ADF in the acquisition and operation of training simulators and systems including Distributed Simulation Applications. Evaluation of team training using separate, interconnected simulators is an area of growing interest and research activity. The simulation technology research program includes enabling work for the creation of synthetic environments, incorporating virtual simulation and constructive simulation technology.