Eye Tracking Device for the Measurement of Flight Performance in Simulators

Abstract

This paper describes the use of an eye position monitor as a research tool for evaluating the field-of-view (FOV) requirements for simulator visual systems. Traditional evaluation methods rely on the use of pilot opinion and/or objective pilot performance measures. Neither provides a direct index of the pilot's visual behavior under alternative FOV conditions. Without a direct measure, interpretation of data is often problematic. The use of an eye position monitor provides a useful adjunct to these traditional methods. The present paper describes the system architecture, initial implementation, advantages and limitations, and future application. Keywords: Attention allocation; Flight simulators; Visual behavior; Data collection methodology; Eye tracking; Head tracking; Field of view; Performance measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA220075

Entities

People

  • Gretchen M. Krueger
  • Kevin W. Dixon
  • Luke Simcik
  • Victoria A. Rojas

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Readiness
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Reduction
  • Eye Movements
  • Flight Simulators
  • Measurement
  • Monitoring
  • Simulators
  • Standards
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Theoretical Analysis.