A Training Method for the Dynamic Tracking of Peripheral Vision Limits
Abstract
A 180 degree curved lightbar is used at the Naval Air Development Center for the dynamic tracking of a subject's peripheral vision during experiments in acceleration physiology. A training regimen was designed to instruct new subjects, and to refine the tracking performance of experienced subjects. The NAVAIRDEVCEN lightbar controls system was modified to allow the input of computer simulated peripheral light loss. A training officer, instructing subjects on the mechanics of the tracking task, used a joystick to move an imaginary peripheral threshold on the lightbar. A measure of the subject's tracking error was relayed to the trainer, and the subject was coached to accurately track the threshold. Eight male subjects took part in a two week lightbar training experiment immediately before a scheduled centrifuge project began. At the conclusion of the training period, all of the subjects could track the threshold with a high degree of precision and accuracy within the limits established prior to the start of the experiment. The subjects who had previously ridden the centrifuge showed a greater consistency in their tracking performance in the project subsequent to the training. The proper training of acceleration research subjects for the tracking of peripheral vision would give experimenters a greater confidence in the measurement of this parameter. Keywords: Acceleration tolerance; Target tracking.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA182448
Entities
People
- Joseph P. Cammarota
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster