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Examining Effects of Visual Interaction Methods on Unmanned Aircraft Operator Situational Awareness

Posted on:2013-04-02Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:Northcentral UniversityCandidate:Terwilliger, Brent AndrewFull Text:PDF
GTID:1452390008980061Subject:Psychology
Abstract/Summary:
he limited field of view of static egocentric visual displays employed in unmanned aircraft controls introduces the soda straw effect on operators, which significantly affects their ability to capture and maintain situational awareness by not depicting peripheral visual data. The problem with insufficient operator situational awareness is the resulting increased potential for error and oversight during operation of unmanned aircraft, leading to accidents and mishaps costing United States taxpayers between...
Keywords/Search Tags:Unmanned aircraft, Operator situational awareness, Visual
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