Adaptive Integration of Head-Coupled Multi-Sensory Displays for Target Localization

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of providing target location information via head-coupled visual and spatial audio displays presented in adaptive and non-adaptive configurations. Twelve USAF pilots performed a simulated flight task in which they were instructed to maintain flight parameters while searching for ground and air targets. The integration of visual displays with spatial audio cueing enhanced performance efficiency, especially when targets were most difficult to detect. Several of the interface conditions were also associated with lower ratings of perceived mental workload. The benefits associated with multi-sensory cueing were equivalent in both adaptive and nonadaptive configurations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA430686

Entities

People

  • Lawrence J. Hettinger
  • Michael W. Haas
  • Robert S. Bolia
  • Robert S. Tannen
  • W. T. Nelson

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Detection
  • Digital Computers
  • Environment
  • Experimental Design
  • Extreme Environments
  • Flight Paths
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Research
  • Psychology
  • Target Detection
  • Workload

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.