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Visual scanning behaviorThis report summarizes the results and knowledge of scan behavior gained in various simulation and laboratory studies. Results were obtained through various analysis techniques such as real-time viewing of the pilot's scanning behavior and quantitative analysis of scan behavior performance parameters (average dwell time, dwell percentages, instrument transition paths, dwell percentages, instrument transition paths, dwell histograms, and entropy rate measures). Pilot scan behavior is discussed in the following areas; scanning is a subconscious conditioned activity, scanning is situation dependent, pilots' scanning pattern is centered around a home base. Scanning behavior data nave been shown to be useful in determining pilot's workload, evaluating pilot's strategy and role, determining the rate of information transfer of various displays, and aiding in pilot training.
Document ID
19860043714
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Harris, R. L., Sr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Spady, A. A., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Accession Number
86A28452
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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