A kinesthetic-tactual display concept for helicopter-pilot workload reductionA kinesthetic-tactual (K-T) display concept is now under research and development (R & D) at the Ohio State University. It appears to offer considerable promise for useful application in helicopters by conveying control information via the sense of touch. This is a review of the overall R & D program including the original K-T display design, initial studies in automobile and fixed-wing vehicles, and feasibility experiments in a helicopter simulator. In addition to investigations of control and potential workload reduction, present efforts are directed toward establishing optimal design requirements for K-T helicopter displays. Potential applications, modes of usage, and the kinds of information that may be displayed in helicopter applications are discussed along with a brief forecast of future R & D. A brief description of the latest multi-axis laboratory prototype K-T display is also provided.
Document ID
19770057210
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Gilson, R. D. (Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, United States)
Dunn, R. S. (U.S. Army, Air Mobility Research and Development Laboratory, Moffett Field Calif., United States)
Sun, P. (U.S. Army, Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth N.J., United States)