Development of a computer-based system for generating simulated infrared (IR) imagery is described. The system provides realistic representations of IR targets and backgrounds for training soldiers in combat vehicle identification (CVI). Simulations of several fielded IR sensors enables system users to generate training imagery sets, both snapshots and animated sequences, showing realistic sensor effects. The system is workstation-based and has a user interface that permits a non-expert to generate desired imagery sets from menus of available models and scenarios.
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