Aviation Visual Perception by Scharff, Lauren, Dr, Gray, Rob, Dr, Gibb, Randy, Colonel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents List of Figures List of Tables Foreword 1 Vision in Aviation

The Challenge Aviation Mishap Involving Visual Misperceptions Visual Perception Allows for Heroism Our Approach References

2 Sensation and Perception Foundations

Bottom-up versus Top-down Processes and Theories of Vision Attention The Physiology of Vision Specialized Visual Processing (Color, Depth, Motion) Visual Cue Integration and Applications in Aviation The Vestibular System and Body Perception Spatial Disorientation: Vision and Vestibular Contributions Conclusion References

3 The Role of Basic Visual Functions in Aviation

Visual Acuity Contrast Sensitivity Optical Correction: Lenses and Surgery Visual Fields and Useful Field of View Glare Susceptibility Color Vision Night Vision Stereoscopic Depth Perception Motion Perception Vision and Ageing Summary References

4 Pilot Perspective of Cues Used for Visual Flying

Environmental Perception Approach to Landing Low Level Flying Visual Integration and Cognitive Challenges References

5 Research on Cues Used for Visual Flying

Visual-motor Control in Approach and Landing Visual-motor Control in Low Level Flight Mid-air Collision Avoidance Conclusion References

6 Spatial Disorientation—Cues, Illusions and Misperceptions

Spatial Orientation and Disorientation Defined General Visual Sources of Aviation Misperception Aviation-related Visual Illusions Vestibular Illusions Non-perceptual Causes of Spatial Disorientation Preventing Illusions Conclusion References

7 Aviation Mishaps: Misperception of Visual Cues

Research on Spatial Disorientation Past Mishaps Attributed to Visual Spatial Disorientation Recent Mishaps and Incidents Attributed to Visual Spatial Disorientation General Aviation Conclusions: Aviation Mishaps References

8 Aviation’s Future: Technological Advancements to Visual Perception

Head-up Displays Flight Path Displays Night Vision Devices Unmanned Aerial Systems Synthetic Vision Systems Laser Retinal Displays Conclusion References

Index