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9781563476549

Spatial Disorientation in Aviation

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    9781563476549

  • ISBN10:

    1563476541

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-06-01
  • Publisher: Amer Inst of Aeronautics &

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Table of Contents

Preface xiii
Spatial Disorientation in Aviation: Historical Background, Concepts, and Terminology
1(36)
Fred H. Previc
William R. Ercoline
Definition
1(3)
Historical Background
4(16)
Types of SD
20(2)
Aircraft Motions in Flight
22(10)
Summary
32(5)
References
32(5)
Nonvisual Spatial Orientation Mechanisms
37(58)
Bob Cheung
Introduction
37(1)
Overview of Spatial Orientation Mechanisms in Flight
38(1)
Vestibular Input to Orientation
39(17)
Vestibular Contribution to Gaze Stability
56(6)
Interactions Between the Semicircular Canals and Otoliths
62(1)
Visual-Vestibular Interaction
63(2)
Vestibular Influence on Cardiovascular Control
65(2)
Vestibular Habituation
67(1)
Alignment with the Gravitational Vertical
68(2)
Vestibulospinal vs Corticospinal Motor Mechanisms
70(2)
Somatosensory Input to Orientation
72(6)
Auditory Input to Orientation
78(2)
Cortical Input to Spatial Orientation
80(2)
Summary
82(13)
References
82(13)
Visual Orientation Mechanisms
95(50)
Fred H. Previc
Introduction
95(2)
Nature of Three-Dimensional Space
97(2)
Function of Ambient Vision
99(3)
Ambient Visual Mechanisms
102(25)
Neurophysiology of Ambient Vision
127(5)
Summary
132(13)
References
133(12)
Psychological Factors
145(52)
Valerie Gawron
Personality and Other Traits
145(3)
Mental and Physical State
148(22)
Experience
170(3)
Task
173(3)
Environment
176(3)
SD Phenomena Related to Psychological Factors
179(6)
Summary
185(12)
References
185(12)
Spatial Disorientation Mishap Classification, Data, and Investigation
197(46)
Stephen J. H. Veronneau
Richard H. Evans
Introduction
197(2)
Human Factors Modeling
199(4)
Spatial Disorientation Mishap Classification Issues
203(4)
Mishap Statistics
207(20)
Investigation Concerns and Techniques
227(10)
Summary
237(6)
References
239(4)
Nonvisual Illusions in Flight
243(40)
Bob Cheung
Introduction
243(1)
Illusions Primarily Involving the Semicircular Canals
244(7)
Illusions Primarily Involving the Otoliths
251(9)
Illusions Involving Semicircular Canals and Otoliths
260(4)
Visual and Audio Correlates of Somatic Illusions
264(1)
Illusions Contributed by the Somatosensory System
265(1)
Incapacitating Illusions
265(3)
Inner-Ear Problems Contributing to SD
268(3)
Summary
271(12)
Appendix A: Assortment of Practical Recommendations for Flight Surgeons
272(3)
References
275(8)
Visual Illusions in Flight
283(40)
Fred H. Previc
Introduction
283(3)
Specific Visual Illusions of Flight
286(24)
Optical-Device Distortions and Illusions
310(7)
Summary
317(6)
References
317(6)
Spatial Disorientation Instruction, Demonstration, and Training
323(56)
Malcolm G. Braithwaite
William R. Ercoline
Lex Brown
Introduction
323(4)
Didactic Instruction
327(9)
Ground-Based Devices
336(12)
In-Flight Demonstration and Training
348(6)
Efficacy of Demonstration and Training
354(5)
Improvements in SD Education
359(1)
Summary
360(19)
Appendix A: Didactic Syllabus of the SD Mechanisms
361(3)
Appendix B: Example of Disseminated Advice on Managing SD
364(1)
Appendix C: Use of Flight Simulators for SD Training
365(3)
Appendix D: Rotary Wing In-Flight SD Demonstration
368(1)
Appendix E: Fixed Wing In-Flight SD Demonstration
369(3)
Appendix F: Training Objective for Recovery from Unusual Attitudes
372(1)
References
372(7)
Flight Displays I: Head-Down Display Topics for Spatial Orientation
379(72)
William R. Ercoline
A. DeVilbiss
Richard H. Evans
Introduction
379(3)
Piloting Topics
382(19)
Design Topics
401(37)
Conclusion
438(1)
Summary
439(12)
Appendix A: Perceiving Horizon Position and Movement
440(2)
Appendix B: Visibility Definitions
442(1)
Appendix C: Performance Standards
443(1)
References
444(7)
Flight Displays II: Head-Up and Helmet-Mounted Displays
451(58)
Richard L. Newman
Loran A. Haworth
Introduction
451(1)
Basic Characteristics of HUDs and HMDs
452(5)
HUD Symbology and Spatial Disorientation
457(6)
HMD Symbology and Spatial Disorientation
463(4)
Development of HUDs and HMDs and Their Standards
467(6)
Spatial Disorientation Research Related to HUDs and HMDs
473(4)
Unusual-Attitude-Recovery Techniques
477(8)
Conclusions and Recommendations
485(24)
Appendix A: Flight-Test Techniques
486(14)
References
500(9)
Spatial Disorientation Countermeasures---Advanced Problems and Concepts
509(32)
Willem Bles
Introduction
509(2)
Modeling Spatial Orientation for Advanced Technologies
511(2)
Supermaneuverability
513(6)
Future Cockpit
519(14)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
533(1)
Summary
534(7)
References
535(6)
Glossary 541(16)
Index 557(8)
Series Listing 565

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