Applied Cognition and Perception
Pacific Science & Engineering is exploring human cognitive and perceptual capabilities and limitations, and discovering principles of information visualization in complex tasks. The application of these principles solves problems experienced by users in complex and stressful situations.
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SLATE
SLATE (Shared Lightweight Annotation TEchnology) is an innovative wireless collaboration software solution developed by a PSE team lead by Dr. Mark St. John. The device allows Special Operations Forces and other distributed operations teams to collaborate by sharing images, maps, text and voice annotations. more...
Brain-Computer Interaction
PSE is investigating methods for creating a closed-loop attention management system to help operators remain alert during sustained monitoring tasks, such as air traffic control or monitoring semi-automated systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles. Learn more...
Augmented Cognition
PSE was instrumental in the development, planning, conducting, and analysis for this complex DARPA program. Learn more...
CHEX: Situation Awareness Recovery
People are surprisingly bad at spotting changes. That's dangerous; especially when they have to stay up on fast evolving situations while multi-tasking. PSE is helping users get back up to speed.Learn more...
Combat Supervisory Support Systems
Command and Control tools and advanced information visualization concepts to support supervision of distributed processes. Learn more...
Assisted Focus
Using Human Factors and Artificial Intelligence to guide users' attention to what matters most on tactical situation awareness displays. Learn more...
Perspective View Technologies and Models
Do 3-D displays improve situation awareness and task performance, or do they actually hinder performance and place people at risk? PSE is conducting award-winning research on this question. Learn more...
Tailored Visual Environments
Have you ever wanted to influence the state-of-mind of individual family members by manipulating their living spaces? PSE did it on a large scale for a Toyko condo complex. Learn more...
