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Perception of linear horizontal self-motion induced by peripheral vision /linearvection/ - Basic characteristics and visual-vestibular interactionsThe basic characteristics of the sensation of linear horizontal motion have been studied. Objective linear motion was induced by means of a moving cart. Visually induced linear motion perception (linearvection) was obtained by projection of moving images at the periphery of the visual field. Image velocity and luminance thresholds for the appearance of linearvection have been measured and are in the range of those for image motion detection (without sensation of self motion) by the visual system. Latencies of onset are around 1 sec and short term adaptation has been shown. The dynamic range of the visual analyzer as judged by frequency analysis is lower than the vestibular analyzer. Conflicting situations in which visual cues contradict vestibular and other proprioceptive cues show, in the case of linearvection a dominance of vision which supports the idea of an essential although not independent role of vision in self motion perception.
Document ID
19760031190
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Berthoz, A.
(Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique Paris, France)
Pavard, B.
(Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique Paris, France)
Young, L. R.
(CNRS and Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers Laboratoire de Physiologie du Travail, Paris, France)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
November 14, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: Experimental Brain Research
Volume: 23
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Accession Number
76A14156
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-22-009-701
Distribution Limits
Public
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