Hess (1978, 1981) has introduced and discussed a structural model of the human pilot in which proprioceptive feedback plays a fundamental role in determining pilot equalization characteristics. It is pointed out that, on account of the feedback structure, this model may provide more insight into the effects of certain manipulator characteristics upon pilot equalization than would other modeling approaches. The model is briefly discussed, and an outline is presented concerning some of the implications of the model structure regarding the manipulator characteristics. Attention is given to some specific empirical examples of manipulator effects involving glide slope tracking in STOL aircraft, taking into account an employment of the model as a theoretical framework.


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    Title :

    A model-based investigation of manipulator characteristics and pilot/vehicle performance


    Contributors:
    Hess, R. A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1983-10-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English