Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports Volume 39 April 6, 2001

navigation method shows an advantage. Concerning the presentation type (’2D’ or ’3D’) the results support the compatibility principle
in the way that mental integration that is needed for the interpretation of multiple separate views lead to an increase of
response time. In addition to a previous experiment the results show an advantage of ’3D’ presentation during the more qualitative
interpretation of formations within a domain (e.g. ground objects), possibly related to the separation of different information layers
(decluttering). It is recommended to evaluate interface alternatives in which the advantages found here of ’3D’ displays and ’2D’
displays (higher accuracy) are combined, for example, in a multiple layer concept. Thereby, the support of situation awareness
of dynamic situations and the way time is presented has to be taken in consideration.
Author
Navigation; Human Performance; Human Factors Engineering; Display Devices; Visual Perception
20010022465 School of Aerospace Medicine, Clinical Sciences Div., Brooks AFB, TX USA
Aviation Neuropsychiatry Final Report
Jones, David R.; Marsh, Royden W.; Patterson, John C.; Sowin, Tim W.; Drummond, Fred E.; Jun. 2000; 53p; In English
Report No.(s): AD-A385693; SAM-FE-BR-TR-2000-0001; No Copyright; Avail: CASI; A01, Microfiche; A04, Hardcopy
This article examines mental health factors in aviation and was written for the operational flight surgeon. It is contained as
a chapter in the most recent edition of The Flight Surgeon’s Guide. The major goal of this publication is to augment flight surgeon’s
prior psychiatric training with specific aeromedical applications of mental health principles and practices. A few of the specific
objectives include: Elucidating the use of the Adaptability Rating for Military Aviation, providing a general understanding of
human factors in aviation, examining concepts regarding pilot personality, covering important concepts in Critical Incident Stress
Management, examining aviators’ typical motivations to fly, and teaching important principles of treatment for psychiatric emergencies
in aviation-related situations.
DTIC
Aerospace Medicine; Neuropsychiatry; Human Factors Engineering
20010023091 Lockheed Martin Corp., Houston, TX USA
On the Ground: Astronaut Training for Planetary Exploration
Dickerson, Patricia Wood, Lockheed Martin Corp., USA; Muehlberger, William R., Texas Univ., USA; Concepts and Approaches
for Mars Exploration; July 2000, Part 1, pp. 91-92; In English; See also 20010023036; No Copyright; Avail: CASI; A01, Hardcopy;
A03, Microfiche
Scientific questions about martian origins and evolution will be addressed and resources assessed through both human and
robotic exploration - essential and complementary strategies. Satellite imaging, robotic reconnaissance, sample examination, and
base-map construction will precede the arrival of humans at any exploration site. Field exploration is learned in the field. Geological
field surveys, petrological/geochemical laboratory experience, polar geology and other polar field programs, oceanographic
voyages, paleobiological field programs, scientific drilling projects, volcanological field work, and eventually, multiweek stays
aboard the Space Station or at a lunar outpost could all provide needed experience. All would combine real scientific work for
the crew with realistic support from an integrated ground team. Beginning with the Apollo program astronaut training has included
geological field instruction in northern New Mexico. Field observations and discussions are reinforced by means of photographs
taken by astronauts of Earth and the Moon, to provide an orbital perspective. Participants are exposed to excellent examples of
geological features that illustrate not only terrestrial concepts and processes, but also analogous ones on other planetary bodies.
Mars analogues include ancient and modern sand dune fields, river-cut canyons, groundwater sapping features, and volcanoes
of all sizes with lavas of various chemical compositions. Lunar analogues include basaltic lava plains and a one-to-one scale model
of Hadley Rille, the Apollo 15 landing site. In addition, the region furnishes examples of active faults, glacially cut valleys, marine
fossils (now at elevations more than 8,000 feet above sea level), a major rift valley and its internal complications, and continental
to marine sedimentary sequences.
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Astronaut Training; Mars Exploration
20010024154 Memphis Univ., Dept. of Psychology, Memphis, TN USA
Question-driven Explanatory Reasoning about Devices that Malfunction, 1 Feb. 1998 - 30 Sep. 2000
Graesser, Arthur C., Memphis Univ., USA; Dec. 20, 2000; 34p; In English
Contract(s)/Grant(s): N00014-98-1-0331
Report No.(s): AD-A385401; No Copyright; Avail: CASI; A01, Microfiche; A03, Hardcopy
The process of personnel selection and assignment involves appropriate matches between the abilities of personnel and the
jobs assigned to them. For some jobs, personnel need to be selected and trained on the basis of how well they can operate, repair,
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