Electroencephalographic Correlates of Pilot Performance: Simulation and In-Flight Studies

Abstract

Both laboratory and in-flight studies were carried out in order to evaluate the utility and feasibility of EEG monitoring as a means of identifying central nervous system correlates of performance and G-force effects during military flight operations. Four studies were conducted, two with controlled laboratory simulation, and two in actual flight during military training missions. Data analysis focused on EEG power-spectral density characteristics and their temporal modulation, specifically in sensorimotor and visual cortical areas. Several consistent findings emerged. During competent performance, a highly unique discrepancy appeared between left and right hemispheres in central 8-15 Hz activity. This pattern disappeared as performance degraded. The temporal situations, power at frequencies below 8 Hz was progressively and non- specifically enhanced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADP006101

Entities

People

  • G. J. Schummer
  • J. Cole Smith
  • M. B. Sterman
  • T. W. Dushenko

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Brain
  • Central Nervous System
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Information Processing
  • Nervous System
  • Recording Systems
  • Regression Analysis
  • Simulators

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience