Spatial disorientation in aviation

Spatial disorientation in aviation /

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Other Authors: Previc, Fred H., Ercoline, William R.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Reston, Va. : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004
Series:Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 203.
Subjects:
Space perception.
Orientation.
Flight > Physiological aspects.
Space Perception
Orientation
space perception.
dissertations.
Academic theses.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Foreword
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Spatial Disorientation in Aviation: Historical Background, Concepts, and Terminology
  • I. Definition
  • II. Historical Background
  • III. Types of SD
  • IV. Aircraft Motions in Flight
  • V. Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 2. Nonvisual Spatial Orientation Mechanisms
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Overview of Spatial Orientation Mechanisms in Flight
  • III. Vestibular Input to Orientation
  • IV. Vestibular Contribution to Gaze Stability
  • v. Interactions Between the Semicircular Canals and OtolithsVI. Visual-Vestibular Interaction
  • VII. Vestibular Influence on Cardiovascular Control
  • VIII. Vestibular Habituation
  • IX. Alignment with the Gravitational Vertical
  • X. Vestibulospinal vs Corticospinal Motor Mechanisms
  • XI. Somatosensory Input to Orientation
  • XII. Auditory Input to Orientation
  • XIII. Cortical Input to Spatial Orientation
  • XIV. Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 3. Visual Orientation Mechanisms
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Nature of Three-Dimensional Space
  • III. Function of Ambient VisionIV. Ambient Visual Mechanisms
  • V. Neurophysiology of Ambient Vision
  • VI. Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 4. Psychological Factors
  • I. Personality and Other Traits
  • II. Mental and Physical State
  • III. Experience
  • IV. Task
  • V. Environment
  • VI. SD Phenomena Related to Psychological Factors
  • VII. Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 5. Spatial Disorientation Mishap Classification, Data, and Investigation
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Human Factors Modeling
  • III. Spatial Disorientation Mishap Classification Issues
  • IV. Mishap StatisticsV. Investigation Concerns and Techniques
  • VI. Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 6. Nonvisual Illusions in Flight
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Illusions Primarily Involving the Semicircular Canals
  • III. Illusions Primarily Involving the Otoliths
  • IV. Illusions Involving Semicircular Canals and Otoliths
  • V. Visual and Audio Correlates of Somatic Illusions
  • VI. Illusions Contributed by the Somatosensory System
  • VII. Incapacitating Illusions
  • VIII. Inner-Ear Problems Contributing to SD
  • IX. Summary
  • Appendix A: Assortment of Practical Recommendations for Flight SurgeonsReferences
  • Chapter 7. Visual Illusions in Flight
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Specific Visual Illusions of Flight
  • III. Optical-Device Distortions and Illusions
  • IV. Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 8. Spatial Disorientation Instruction, Demonstration, and Training
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Didactic Instruction
  • III. Ground-Based Devices
  • IV. In-Flight Demonstration and Training
  • V. Efficacy of Demonstration and Training
  • VI. Improvements in SD Education
  • VII. Summary

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