Eye Tracking in the Cockpit: a Review of the Relationships between Eye Movements and the Aviators Cognitive State

Abstract

The eye movements of aircrew during flight have been a topic of interest to military and civilian researchers for over 60 years. Studies in flight simulators and real aircraft have used eye movements as a window onto operators processing of information from cockpit instruments and displays. This body of research has demonstrated strong links between eye movements and pilot expertise, workload, and situational awareness. Other applications of eye tracking in the cockpit have also been proposed, such as usability analysis, instructor-feedback, and aircraft input. The present report reviews this body of research to date and provides recommendations for future research and applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2014
Accession Number
AD1000097

Entities

People

  • Mackenzie G. Glaholt

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Data Displays
  • Eye
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Psychology
  • Situational Awareness

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.