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PSCR 2020_Immersive Firearm Ballistics Simulation in Virtual Reality

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Author(s)

Christopher E. Johnson

Abstract

Virtual Reality Developer Chris Johnson conducts a deep dive analysis into the considerations and challenges of creating an immersive virtual reality AR-15 patrol rifle for NIST PSCR’s Haptic Challenge SWAT Scenario, and accurately simulating its ballistic performance characteristics. Discussion will span the fields of both theoretical design and technical implementation.
Conference Dates
July 28-30, 2020
Conference Location
Boulder, CO
Conference Title
PSCR Stakeholder Meeting 2020: The Digital Experience
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

Virtual Reality, Game Design, Training, Simulation, Unreal Engine, UE4, SWAT, Law Enforcement, Ballistics, Firearms, Shooting, Guns, AR-15
Public safety communications research

Citation

Johnson, C. (2020), PSCR 2020_Immersive Firearm Ballistics Simulation in Virtual Reality, PSCR Stakeholder Meeting 2020: The Digital Experience, Boulder, CO, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=931308 (Accessed April 19, 2024)

Created October 28, 2020, Updated October 29, 2020