Human Optimization and Performance Enhancement in Flight via Real-Time Biofeedback (Project HAVE HOPE)

Abstract

A four-phase, chronological, and build-up approach was implemented that commenced with basic hardware testing in a centrifuge and culminated in flights augmented by real-time biofeedback displays. A prototype Portable Electrocardiogram Unit (PECGU) was designed and proven to accurately measure heart rate (HR) and display percent heart rate reserve (%HRR). Results showed that %HRR was not a sole predictor of cognitive state. Cognitive responses indicated some correlation with %HRR, but were influenced by environment (centrifuge vs. flight). Subjective perceived exertion levels did not show statistically significant changes during test with biofeedback. A G-tracking task was evaluated during centrifuge and flight tests. One of four subjects showed statically significant improvement during the centrifuge while one of three subjects statistically improved during airborne G-tracking.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2018
Accession Number
AD1056576

Entities

People

  • Michael S Fritts

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Biosensors
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Health Services
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Human-Machine Systems
  • Information Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Optical Absorption
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Psychology
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Wearable Technology

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.