A review and analysis of experimental materials was presented covering the comparative effectiveness of various display systems for indicating the spatial position of airplanes. Aviohorizons of two types are presently used: one with a moving airplane indicator and one with a moving horizon. The former is more effective, allowing fewer false movements, faster estimation of the spatial position, a faster learning process and more accurate aiming at air targets. In laboratory tests an important factor is movement of the trainer cabin. It was concluded that a trainer with an immobile cabin recreates more realistic conditions than a movable cabin. Studies showed a poor effectiveness of kinalog, an experimentally designed banking indicator with frequency separation showed better results both in training and in actual flying. Two approaches were proposed to aviation displays of flight information using the principle of picture realism and the principle of agreement with the flight view. The latter was preferred by aviation psychologists and highly qualified pilots.
Engineering and Psychological Problems of Effectiveness of Displays Representing Aircraft Spatial Position (Review). (Abstract Only)
1988
1 pages
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English