The Fovea Centralis, the Key to the Horizontal-Vertical Illusion.

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Abstract:

This report is an attempt to document and explain the nature of the Horizontal-Vertical bias in the human visual system. The fovea centralis is identified as the probable cause of this bias due to its role in the dynamic scanning process of the human visual system. Also, the torsional scanning mode of the fovea centralis is postulated as performing the function of a recalibration mechanism.

Author(s):
Sadowski, Alexander M.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLO
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Jan 75-1 Jun 76,
Supplementary Note:
Supplement to Rept. no. USAFA-TR-77-6.
Pagination:
0053

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAFA-TR-77-6-Suppl
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*VISUAL PERCEPTION, *ILLUSIONS, IMAGE PROCESSING, RETINA, OPTICAL PROCESSING, BIAS, VISUAL ACUITY, ADAPTATION(PHYSIOLOGY)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology
Report Date:
1977 Jun 01