An Initial Assessment of the Fit, Retention, and Visual Display Characteristics of the Kaiser Proview (Trademark) Head-Mounted Display System.

Abstract

Head-mounted displays (HMDs) are a potentially viable technology for presentation of the "out-the-window" (OTW) scene for Army aviation simulators. As part of an effort to evaluate their suitability for Army aviation, a preliminary assessment of three Kaiser ProView (Trademark) HMDs was conducted during a simulation exercise at the U.S. Army Aviation Test Bed, Fort Rucker, Alabama. The assessment evaluated the fit, retention, and visual display characteristics of the HMDs. The method used to assess the HMDs included aviator responses to a usability survey, statistical correlation of survey responses with head measurements obtained from each aviator, observation of aviator performance during their missions, and post-mission interviews. Most of the fit, retention, and visual display characteristics of the HMDs were judged to be acceptable by the Army aviators. Suitability of the HMDs would be improved by an increase in field of view and the use of lightweight electrical cables to minimize restriction of head movement and potential for pressure-induced hot spots.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363493

Entities

People

  • David B. Durbin

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Army Aviation
  • Army Personnel
  • Data Analysis
  • Display Systems
  • Engineering
  • Flight Simulators
  • Hot Spots
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Low Altitude
  • Military Research
  • Psychology
  • Simulators
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Naval Personnel Management