THE ACCURACY OF POSITIONING REACTIONS AS A FUNCTION OF DIRECTION AND EXTENT.

Abstract

The study is the first of a series of related experiments on simple motor capacities designed to provide data of possible utility for the design of equipment. The specific purpose of the study was to measure the accuracy with which individuals can perform positioning reactions in the absence of visual corrective cues. As used here, the term positioning reaction refers to a unitary movement of an articulate member of the body from a position of rest to another position in space.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1951
Accession Number
AD0639281

Entities

People

  • E. B. Knauft
  • G. Rosenbaum
  • Judson S. Brown

Organizations

  • Iowa State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Machines
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Positioning Devices (Machinery)
  • Positioning Reactions

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Space