Field of View Effects Upon a Simulated Flight and Target Acquisition Task
Abstract
Pilot flight performance and target acquisition were evaluated for 40 degree and 100 degree fields of view in the Synthetic Immersion Research Environment at the Air Force Research Laboratory. The Facility consists of an F-16 like cockpit mockup and a 40-foot diameter dome display. The simulation environment includes textured ground and sky features with embedded ground targets. Daytime simulators of night vision goggles were worn by the pilots to limit field of view. Pilots were able to acquire and designate 16 percent more targets with the 100 degree field of view than with the 40 degree field of view. Pilot flight performance was not found to be affected by field of view.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA434012
Entities
People
- Denise L. Aleva
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory