The Connection Between Constructs and Augmentation Technologies: Measurement Principles Linked to Training and Performance

Forward leaning concepts regarding training and military operations are targeting augmentation technologies to change the interaction landscape. Advancements in virtual reality and augmented reality are providing new means for immersing individuals in realistic experiences and providing access points to data and information previously not easily accessible. While these new interaction modes evolve, measurement techniques are critical in understanding how best to apply these technologies. It is also important to investigate ways measurement techniques can influence the application of these technologies. In this paper, we present a high level overview of augmentation related research focused on human performance dimensions with a discussion on the role of construct measurement to inform and influence their utility. This is followed by a review of a three use cases that are applying the state of the art to advance the practice of training and on the job support tools.