Advanced Simulation in Undergraduate Pilot Training: G-Seat Development

Abstract

Kinesthetic (sensation of motion) cues in aircraft pilot training simulators are generated by motion base systems that stimulate the vestibular and somatic, or 'body feel,' sensory systems. The nature of the somatic system suggests that it may also be possible to stimulate this system directly by employing a seat whose shape varies as a function of computed aircraft accelerations. A research facility G-seat has been developed to investigate this method of stimulation using a simulated T-37B aircraft cockpit. Development phase findings germane to the problem of developing a system suitable for somatic system stimulus production as well as preliminary observations concerning the ability of this system to induce kinesthetic sensation are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA017468

Entities

People

  • G. J. Kron

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Body Regions
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Ear
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Human Resources
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Reliability
  • Research Facilities

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.