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Steven T Moore1, Hamish G MacDougall, Xavier Lesceu

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Pilot head-eye coordination during simulated orbiter landings showed roll tilt aligning with the horizon. A Heads-Up Display (HUD) reduced head and eye movement during final approach, aiding spatial orientation.

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Area of Science:

  • Human Factors
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Pilot performance declines post-spaceflight, evidenced by simulated landing data.
  • Microgravity may induce spatial disorientation affecting pilot coordination.
  • Understanding head-eye coordination is crucial for safe space mission landings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Characterize pilot head-eye coordination during simulated orbiter landings.
  • Investigate the relationship between head-eye coordination and spatial disorientation.
  • Evaluate the impact of a Heads-Up Display (HUD) on pilot visual behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated orbiter landings using A340-300 and NASA's Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS).
  • Pilots performed Heading Alignment Circle (HAC) maneuvers and final approaches.
  • Head and eye movements were recorded, with and without a HUD in the VMS.

Main Results:

  • Head and eye roll tilt occurred during HAC maneuvers, aligning with the visual horizon.
  • Pilots fixated on instruments then the runway during final approach; runway fixation dominated post-preflare.
  • The HUD in the VMS reduced pitch head and eye movements compared to the A340 without a HUD.

Conclusions:

  • Head and eye roll tilt during HAC maneuvers help stabilize retinal perception of the horizon.
  • HUDs can mitigate head and eye movements during critical final approach phases.
  • HUDs show potential for improving pilot spatial orientation and performance in spacecraft landings.