Accession Number:

AD0760802

Title:

On Enhancing Visual Perceptions of Solar Flare Precursors.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 20 Jan 71-31 Dec 72,

Corporate Author:

HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH BOSTON MASS GUGGENHEIM CENTER FOR AEROSPACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Personal Author(s):

• Pickett,Ronald M.

Report Date:

1973-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

114.0

Abstract:

The report describes research on ways to improve the performance of solar patrol observers, personnel who monitor the condition and activity of the sun through optical telescopes. Section 1 explains the need for visual monitoring to detect, evaluate, and predict solar flares. Section 2 discusses the need for increased objectivity and precision in sensory and perceptual evaluations for solar flare prediction. Section 3 is a report of research based on the foregoing rationale. Modified author abstract

Descriptors:

• (*VISUAL PERCEPTION
• SOLAR FLARES)
• (*SOLAR FLARES
• PREDICTIONS)
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• TELESCOPES
• STANDARDIZATION
• SOLAR DISTURBANCES
• ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES

Subject Categories:

• Astrophysics
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE