TY - GEN
T1 - Evaluating laser dazzling effects using an updated shooting simulator
T2 - 3rd High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures
AU - Földes, Tomas
AU - Pereira, Helena Rico
AU - Stutz, Sebastian
AU - Deza, Alice
AU - Ferreira, Hugo Alexandre
AU - Henrichsen, Michael
AU - Vandewal, Marijke
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PY - 2025/10/29
Y1 - 2025/10/29
N2 - This study presents initial results from an updated shooting simulator at the Royal Military Academy (RMA), Brussels, designed to evaluate laser dazzling effects on shooting performance. In this updated setup, the simulator incorporates a centrally emitted laser beam, flexible target positioning, and timed targets with auditory cues to enforce rapid decisionmaking. The planned campaign will expose trained shooters to controlled dazzling conditions using a 532 nm green laser, with performance metrics (hit scores and response times) recorded alongside physiological data from eye-tracking glasses and electroencephalography headbands. Here we report feasibility data from a pilot run, which provide insights into visual fixation, gaze shifts, and cognitive responses under dazzling conditions. These feasibility data support the planned larger trial with 30+ participants.
AB - This study presents initial results from an updated shooting simulator at the Royal Military Academy (RMA), Brussels, designed to evaluate laser dazzling effects on shooting performance. In this updated setup, the simulator incorporates a centrally emitted laser beam, flexible target positioning, and timed targets with auditory cues to enforce rapid decisionmaking. The planned campaign will expose trained shooters to controlled dazzling conditions using a 532 nm green laser, with performance metrics (hit scores and response times) recorded alongside physiological data from eye-tracking glasses and electroencephalography headbands. Here we report feasibility data from a pilot run, which provide insights into visual fixation, gaze shifts, and cognitive responses under dazzling conditions. These feasibility data support the planned larger trial with 30+ participants.
KW - cognitive and emotional state
KW - electroencephalography
KW - human performance
KW - laser dazzling
KW - shooting simulator
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024887102
U2 - 10.1117/12.3070042
DO - 10.1117/12.3070042
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105024887102
T3 - Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
BT - High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures III
A2 - Eichhorn, Marc
A2 - Lewis, Gareth D.
PB - Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Y2 - 17 September 2025 through 17 September 2025
ER -