DID YOU KNOW? DTIC has over 3.5 million final reports on DoD funded research, development, test, and evaluation activities available to our registered users. Click
HERE to register or log in.
Accession Number:
ADA247470
Title:
Methods of Visual Scanning with Night Vision Goggles
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Corporate Author:
ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
Report Date:
1992-02-01
Pagination or Media Count:
32.0
Abstract:
This report describes recommended methods for scanning the flight path and cockpit instruments for pilots wearing night vision goggles NVGs while flying Army helicopters. The impetus for this report was a task force sponsored by the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for Plans and Operations, which determined that the development of scanning methods was the Armys top training priority for night helicopter operations. The recommended methods of scanning were derived from published scientific works, interviews with scientists, and interviews with aviators from field tactical units, training units, and from the research and development community. The proposed scanning methods recommend free search as opposed to formalized scan patterns. In addition, they place equal weight on crew coordination and individual technique. The proposed methods stress actions taken before flight, such as premission planning and NVG preflight adjustments. Furthermore, the proposed methods are intended to build an awareness of NVG performance limits, and how to maximize performance common problems encountered while scanning with NVGs, and the conditions which elicit them and the scientific basis for scanning. Separate scanning methods were developed for individuals and for crews. In addition, the relevant scientific literature was reviewed. Night vision goggles, Scanning, Free search, Formalized scan patterns, Crew coordination.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
