THE PILOT'S VISUAL TASK. A STUDY OF VISUAL DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS
Abstract
An analysis was made of the perceptual characteristics of the pilot's visual world while performing various flight tasks. These were compared with the perceptual characteristics made available by typical nonprogrammed visual displays attached to flight trainers. An experiment was then conducted in the F-100 simulator equipped with the 151 visual attachment to determine training effects. It was determined that, even among experienced subjects, performance significantly improved, both with regard to (1) the detection of inflight emergencies and (2) the maintenance of aerodynamic stability. Recommendations are made for improvements in external visual displays to enhance the training value of flight simulators.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0407440
Entities
People
- James W. Danaher
- Mark G. Pfeiffer
- W. Crawford Clark