Visual Behavior in the F-15 Simulator for Air-to-Air Combat
Abstract
This research effort was conducted to determine visual strategies of F-15 pilots during air-to-air combat through the use of an eye tracking system. This type of work helps simulator designers define field-of-view requirements for simulators. While an increase in field of view size produces a more realistic scenario for the pilots, it results in a decrease in brightness and resolution levels, and increases the cost. Six F-15 pilots flew offensive, defensive, neutral, and mutual support set-ups in the Simulator for Air-to-Air Combat (SAAC) at three different altitudes. Analyses show that the visual strategies and window usage vary greatly among the four set-ups. Before final conclusions are made concerning field-of-view requirements during air-to-air tasks, this experiment should be partially replicated using electronic masking. Keywords: Air-to-air; Display systems; Field of view; Flight simulators; Flight simulation; Flight training; Aircraft; Military aircraft; Simulators.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA218648
Entities
People
- Elizabeth L. Martin
- Gretchen M. Krueger
- Kevin W. Dixon
- Victoria A. Rojas
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory