| Active regulation of altitude as a function of optical texture. | |
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PMID: 1620568 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Two empirical studies are reported that examine active regulation of altitude as a function of the type of ground texture. Three ground textures were examined: lines perpendicular to the direction of motion, lines parallel to the direction of motion, and the combination (i.e., square or checkerboard texture). Although subjects only controlled altitude, disturbances were introduced on three axes: vertical, lateral, and fore-aft. The results show a clear advantage for texture parallel to the direction of motion. However, in considering these results in the context of previous research on altitude control, the argument is made that there is no compelling evidence that suggests either parallel (splay) or perpendicular (density) texture is privileged with regard to altitude control. Rather, the most effective display for altitude control will be the one that best isolates the optical activity associated with changing altitude from the optical activity arising from other sources of disturbance (such as forward locomotion). Such a display will make it easier for the observer to distinguish and respond specifically to the disturbances of altitude. |
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Authors:
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J M Flach; B A Hagen; J F Larish |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Perception & psychophysics Volume: 51 ISSN: 0031-5117 ISO Abbreviation: Percept Psychophys Publication Date: 1992 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-08-06 Completed Date: 1992-08-06 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0200445 Medline TA: Percept Psychophys Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 557-68 Citation Subset: C; S |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Aviation, University of Illinois, Urbana. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Altitude* Depth Perception Distance Perception Humans Locomotion Male Motion Visual Fields Visual Perception / physiology* |
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