THE EFFECT OF VARIATIONS IN MOTION FIDELITY DURING TRAINING ON SIMULATED LOW-ALTITUDE FLIGHT.

Abstract

Two experiments testing the effects of variations in the fidelity of simulated motion during training on performance in a simulated low-altitude, high-speed mission were performed. The simulated mission required subjects to perform a one-dimensional (vertical) compensatory tracking task, while experiencing moderately heavy clear air turbulence. The research led to the following conclusions: (1) providing simulated motion during the learning of tracking skills, contributes to more effective performance in criterion situations in which motion cues play an inportant role; and (2) performance on a procedural task (reaction time measures) during criterion testing did not differ significantly as a function of the type traning received. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0435543

Entities

People

  • C. Thomas Goldsmith
  • Howard Sherman
  • Patrick A. Vitale

Organizations

  • Grumman

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Clear Air Turbulence
  • Elevation
  • Learning
  • Low Altitude
  • Reaction Time
  • Reliability
  • Training
  • Turbulence

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.