Sponsors

The University of Stellenbosch

Research funding has been received from the University of Stellenbosch's Sub-committee A, specifically for a project researching the use of Virtual Reality and Computer Based Training for the improved interpretation, retention and application of Geographic Information. The current research, Phase one, is focused on the improvement of map reading in the South African National Defence Force. This research is being conducted in association with the School of Armour, Bloemfontein.

The NRF

The National Research Foundation has provided research scholarships and student assistantships to the following students for the academic year 2001 under the leadership and supervision of Dr. Cilliers-Hartslief:

Ms Anje Conradie
Ms Madia de Jager
Ms Karin Scholtz
Ms Elisca Philander
Ms Siza Majola
Mr Zama Mgulwa
Mr Wikus van den Heever
Mr Colin Samuels

Collaborators

Within the University of Stellenbosch, the group is currently working in close co-operation with the following groups:

Library Services
http://www.sun.ac.za/library/

Information Technology
http://www.sun.ac.za/infoteg/index2.htm

Uni-Ed
http://www.sun.ac.za/uni-ed/uni-ed_e.html

The department of Geography and Environmental Studies.

Associations with industry at present include:

CyberSim
http://www.cybersim.co.za/contact_us.htm
For more information see:
http://defence-data.com/africa2000/pageafa29.htm

Quality Training Technologies
http://www.airforce-technology.com/contractors/training/qtt/