Journal Paper

@article{mane2024WichitaCombatFlight, title={``Wichita 1-1, Fox Three''---The Role of 3D Telemetry Analysis in Combat Flight Simulation}, author={Mane, Sourabh V. and Niklas Elmqvist}, url={https://doi.org/10.1145/3677114}, year={2024}, date={2024-01-01}, journal={Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction}, publisher={Association for Computing Machinery}, address={New York, NY, USA}, volume={8}, number={CHI PLAY}, pages={1--28}, doi={10.1145/3677114}, issn={2573-0142}, abstract={Analyzing 3D telemetry data collected from competitive video games on the Internet can support players in improving performance as well as spectators in viewing data-driven narratives of the gameplay. In this paper, we conduct an in-depth qualitative study on the use of telemetry analysis by embedding over several weeks in a virtual F-14A Tomcat squadron in the multiplayer combat flight simulator DCS World (DCS) (2008). Based on formative interviews with DCS pilots, we design a web-based game analytics framework for rendering 3D telemetry from the flight simulator in a live 3D player, incorporating many of the data displays and visualizations requested by the participants. We then evaluate the framework with real mission data from several air-to-air engagements involving the virtual squadron. Our findings highlight the key role of 3D telemetry playback in competitive multiplayer gaming.}, articleno={346}, numpages={28}, language={English}, keywords={3D telemetry,computer games,game analytics,multiplayer games,post-mortem analysis}, }