An Initial Assessment of the Fit, Retention, and Visual Display Characteristics of the Kaiser Proview (Trademark) Head-Mounted Display System.

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Abstract:

Head-mounted displays HMDs are a potentially viable technology for presentation of the out-the-window OTW scene for Army aviation simulators. As part of an effort to evaluate their suitability for Army aviation, a preliminary assessment of three Kaiser ProView Trademark HMDs was conducted during a simulation exercise at the U.S. Army Aviation Test Bed, Fort Rucker, Alabama. The assessment evaluated the fit, retention, and visual display characteristics of the HMDs. The method used to assess the HMDs included aviator responses to a usability survey, statistical correlation of survey responses with head measurements obtained from each aviator, observation of aviator performance during their missions, and post-mission interviews. Most of the fit, retention, and visual display characteristics of the HMDs were judged to be acceptable by the Army aviators. Suitability of the HMDs would be improved by an increase in field of view and the use of lightweight electrical cables to minimize restriction of head movement and potential for pressure-induced hot spots.

Author(s):
Durbin, David B.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA363493
Pagination:
0036

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TN-135
Project Number(s):
1L162716AH70
Monitor Series:
ARL/HRED
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*FLIGHT SIMULATORS, *ARMY AVIATION, *HELMET MOUNTED DISPLAYS, TEST BEDS, ARMY PERSONNEL, OBSERVATION, PILOTS, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, SURVEYS, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, VISUAL AIDS, ANTHROPOMETRY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Non-Radio Communications, Military Aircraft Operations
Keyword(s):
HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAYS(HMDS), OUT THE WINDOW(OTW), PE62716F, ASH70
Report Date:
1999 Mar 01
Creation Date:
1999 Jun 09