Man's orientational mechanisms, and how those mechanisms fail in flight, are discussed in detail in this comprehensive review. Specific topics include: Mechanics and associated physiologic nomenclature; visual orientation; vestibular function and information processing; other senses of motion and position; spatial disorientation, including causes, types, examples, statistics, and methods of preventing spatial disorientation mishaps; and the significance, etiology, and therapy of motion sickness. Forty-three figures are included, many illustrating vestibular anatomy and physiology, and others depicting the more common visual and vestibular illusions in flight. Sixty-five classic references and a recommended reading list are also provided. Keywords: Spatial orientation; Spatial Disorientation; Motion sickness; Visual function; Vestibular function; Pilot vertigo.


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