THE EFFECTS OF ANGULAR ACCELERATION AND CENTRIFUGAL FORCE ON NON-VISUAL SPACE ORIENTATION DURING FLIGHT. II. INFLUENCE OF HABITUATION AND TECHNIQUE OF ASSUMING THE TURN.
Abstract
The results of this study indicate that change in the angle of attack of the aircraft is not necessary to produce feelings of backward tilting during a turn, or subsequent feelings of forward tilt upon recovery from a turn. This analysis does not preclude the possibility that, actually, in spite of differences in method of controlling the aircraft, the g stimuli were essentially the same in both instances. This possibility will be investigated when adequate measuring devices are installed in the aircraft. These results also indicate that the total perception of spatial orientation, as reflected by the reports of these observers, may be reported with considerable reliability, and suggest that the component sensations themselves are not unpredictable or capricious in their appearance. Some evidence is found for learning to report the phenomena, as reflected by generally shorter lags in the second series. Evidence for habituation is reflected by a slight reduction in frequency and magnitude of the perceptions. Similar results have been observed in the visual effects of angular acceleration and g force in flight. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 22, 1946
- Accession Number
- AD0467969
Entities
People
- K. Maccorquodale
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Institute