Pilot/vehicle model analysis of visual and motion cue requirements in flight simulationThe optimal control model for pilot/vehicle analysis is used to explore the effects of a CGI visual system and motion system dynamics on helicopter hover simulation fidelity. This is accomplished by expanding the perceptual aspects of the model to include motion sensing and by relating CGI parameters to information processing parameters of the model. Simulator fidelity is examined by comparing predicted performance and workload for flight with that predicted for various simulator configuration. The results of the analysis suggest that simulator deficiencies or a reasonable nature (by current standards) can result in substantial performance and/or workload infidelity. Both CGI and motion system effects are significant for this task. There is also a distinct interaction between the two sources of pilot cues. In particular, the presence of motion reduces the sensitivity to CGI limitations.
Document ID
19810052157
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Lancraft, R. (Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Zacharias, G. (Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Baron, S. (Bolt Beranek and Newman, Inc. Cambridge, Mass., United States)