The Persistent Issue of Simulator Sickness in Naval Aviation Training

Area of Science:

• Aerospace Medicine
• Human Factors Engineering
• Simulation Technology

Background:

• Virtual simulations offer cost-effective and versatile training for naval aviation.
• Simulator sickness, akin to motion sickness, hinders training by causing adverse symptoms.
• This issue persists despite advancements in simulator fidelity and immersion.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review simulator sickness in naval aviation training.
• To examine theories, measurement methods, and contributing factors of simulator sickness.
• To discuss the effects of simulator sickness on training and shipboard operations.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of simulator sickness in naval aviation.
• Analysis of prevailing theories and measurement techniques.
• Examination of contributing factors, training effects, and countermeasures.

Main Results:

• Simulator sickness remains a persistent problem in naval aviation training.
• Various factors contribute to simulator sickness, impacting training effectiveness.
• Understanding and mitigating simulator sickness is essential for optimizing virtual training.

Conclusions:

• Simulator sickness requires continued research and effective countermeasures for naval aviation.
• Addressing simulator sickness is vital for maximizing the benefits of virtual simulation training.
• Future research should focus on developing strategies to mitigate simulator sickness in aviation training environments.