Distance Estimation Training with Night Vision Goggles Under Low Illumination.

Abstract

Aircrews have reported significant problems in depth perception and distance estimation with night vision goggles (NVGs). The purpose of this experiment was to examine the value of a simple training procedure as a means of reducing errors. A pre/post-test design was used in which distance estimates for a training group and control group were compared. The results revealed significant reductions in errors and variability following exposure to the training procedure. No significant reduction in errors and variability occurred with the control group. These results are consistent with a preliminary experiment using NVGs and earlier research using unaided vision. Issues for future research are also addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA291338

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth L. Martin
  • Jack D. Reising

Organizations

  • University of Dayton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Calibration
  • Computational Science
  • Data Science
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Illumination
  • Information Science
  • Judgment
  • Measurement
  • Military Aircraft
  • Night Vision
  • Perception
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Organizational Psychology.