Review of VR Technical Specification Requirements for a Procedural Training Task

Abstract

Verbatim from Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons. Not paraphrased, not summarized.

Many aviation education and training programs are expanding their learning materials to include virtual learning environments (VLEs) that utilize virtual reality (VR) technology. While developing training materials and the VLE, an understanding of technical specification requirements is needed to inform stakeholders who need to choose a headset for a given training scenario. As part of a larger initiative to compare the usability of multiple VR headsets for implementation into procedural training, a review of the extant literature was conducted to identify technical specifications of VR head-mounted displays, followed by a pilot test of a head-mounted display (HMD) comparison methodology that considers VR HMD technical specifications (“tech specs”) and usability aspects. This report identifies key technical specifications for VR HMDs which can be used as a guideline as technology changes. Further research and collaboration are anticipated to elaborate on the technical specifications to recommend for aviation training initiatives.

Author

• Fussell, Stephanie G., Ph.D. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• virtual reality
• virtual training
• head-mounted displays
• Aviation
• Aviation and Space Education
• Educational Technology