Field Study of Threshold Ranges for Aircraft Detection and Color Identification

Abstract

The document is concerned with a program of research into visual aids for preventing mid-air collisions. The principal areas being investigated are paints, exterior light systems, smoke and vapor trails, optical devices, training procedures, and a determination of the items of information which are needed by pilots in making avoidance-maneuver decisions. The approach progresses from laboratory work, through field tests, to flight testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0727302

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Detection
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Applied Psychology
  • Brightness
  • Cloud Cover
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Contrast
  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Elevation
  • Field Tests
  • Flight Simulators
  • General Aviation Aircraft
  • Line Of Sight
  • Psychology
  • Specular Reflection

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  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.