Gerald V. Barrett

Evaluation of a motion simulator not requiring cockpit motion.

A new type of system for simulating motion cues employs a seat made up of six differentially inflatable sections. This device was evaluated with a sample of eight pilots in a cockpit mock-up. Seat motion significantly increased rated realism for a series of six maneuvers. When subjects were presented with motion cues while their eyes were closed, correct identification of maneuvers averaged 85% and rated confidence in judgments averaged 76%. The seat was considered to be a relatively simple, low-cost method for simulating motion cues.

Perceptual style and speed judgments.

The relationship between the rod-and-frame-test measure of perceptual style and accuracy of speed estimation in an automobile simulator was determined for 23 Ss. No consistent relationships were obtained. The results were discussed in terms of individual differences and fidelity of simulation.