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Urban Air Mobility Passenger Discount Evaluations of Sudden Heave Motion in a Virtual Reality Motion-Base SimulatorSmall, highly maneuverable Urban Air Mobility (UAM) air taxis might exhibit motions during hover and low-speed flight that are unfamiliar to many passengers, and for which there are no established guidelines to predict passenger comfort. Researchers performed a study in the Armstrong Virtual Reality Passenger Ride Quality Laboratory to identify relationships between sudden motion characteristics and UAM passenger comfort and acceptance. Twenty-three volunteer test subjects from the Armstrong workforce each completed a 15-minute experience as a passenger in a virtual air taxi simulation. Subjects evaluated a series of flight maneuvers with varying levels of sudden motion using a five-point rating scale and indicated which motion(s) they found uncomfortable. Researchers then administered a post-test questionnaire to relate the passengers’ ratings to their willingness to fly on a real air taxi with similar levels of motion. The study results relate peak heave acceleration and jerk to passenger acceptance.
Document ID
20250002373
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Curt Hanson
(Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, United States)
Saravanakumaar Ramia
(Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, United States)
Kyle Barnes
(Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, United States)
Date Acquired
March 5, 2025
Publication Date
April 14, 2025
Subject Category
Air Transportation and Safety
Research and Support Facilities (Air)
Meeting Information
Meeting: The Vertical Flight Society's 81st Annual Forum and Technology Display
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Country: US
Start Date: May 20, 2025
End Date: May 22, 2025
Sponsors: The Vertical Flight Society
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 981698
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
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