Subjective Motion Discrimination in the Simulator for Air-to-Air Combat.
Abstract
The primary objective of this study was to acquire subjective information on the ability of pilots to perceptually differentiate between selected conditions of motion cueing in the Simulator for Air-to-Air Combat (SAAC). A second objective was to prepare the initial framework for follow-on studies designed to determine the contributions of motion cueing to pilot performance and training in the SAAC. Four high experience F-4 pilots and four low experience F-4 pilots flew six contact maneuvers in the SAAC under eight experimental conditions of platform motion, G-seat, and G-suit. Subjective ratings were collected from the pilots on the effectiveness of the motion-cueing systems after the completion of each maneuver. The results indicated that the pilots could discriminate changes in G-suit performance via the ratings. However, no differences in the pilot ratings were elicited by changes in the G-seat or platform motion system operation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA059742
Entities
People
- James E. Brown
- Philip A. Irish Iii
Organizations
- Brooks Air Force Base