Visual Perception in High-Speed Low-Altitude Flight
Abstract
An ongoing exploratory development program on visual performance an d control in high-speed low-altitude flight is being conducted by the Human Engineering Division of the Armstrong Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory. This paper begins with a discussion of the necessity of vision for low-altitude flight; proceeds to an analysis of objectives, strategies, and issues in designing a comprehensive research program; presents an overview of several experiments in support of the effort; and ends with a discussion of perceptual information. One of the simulator experiments involves the use of a non-mimetic task, flying at a zero altitude in the presence of strong gusts, in an effort to maximize adaptation to the low-altitude environment. Implications for simulator use are discussed. Keywords: Visual perception, Low-altitude flight, Flight simulation, Active control, Human performance, Reprints.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA205853
Entities
People
- Rik Warren
Organizations
- Armstrong Laboratory