Vision: Monocular, Bi-Ocular, Binocular

Abstract

Psycho-visual problems associated with utilization of monocular, bi-ocular, and binocular visual systems are reviewed in the context of present knowledge. It is noted that simply because an instrument has been designed to be binocular, it is not necessarily so used by an observer. A binocular is frequently a binocular and is often a monocular as it is employed. The ultimate variable that determines which mode of functioning is used lies within the visual system and has not as yet been identified. It is concluded that the design of binocular optical instruments with specificity to their mode of use cannot be achieved until basic research has identified this aspect of the visual system and the variables which control its function.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 1972
Accession Number
AD0749450

Entities

People

  • George S. Harker

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Binoculars
  • Biomedical Research
  • Contrast
  • Design Criteria
  • Distortion
  • Field Tests
  • New York
  • Night Vision Devices
  • Observers
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optics
  • Perception
  • Physiology
  • Psychophysiology
  • Range Finding
  • Space Perception
  • United States

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design