Improving x-ray operator performance using virtual environments

There are significant limitations in the training for x-ray operators under current regulatory and operational constraints. Advances in technology now allow for the creation of realistic virtual reality environments, which, when designed and implemented based on scientific principles and instructional system design concepts, can allow operators to test the full range of their tactics, techniques, and procedures. This research thesis presents novel synthetic virtual reality training environments for explosive ordnance disposal and security screening. This includes the development of physics simulation package for generating and imaging x-rays which can be applied in interactive, realistic and variable training environments for operators.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nuclear Engineering

Grantor

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2021

Author dc:creator

• Breitinger, Mark

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Waller, Ed

• X-ray
• Virtual reality
• Nuclear security

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10155/1362

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ontariotechu.scholaris.ca:10155/1362