Subjects have certain expectations about the mapping of motion directions of the control device on those of the controlled object on the accompanying display. When the actual mapping is according to this expectation, the relation is compatible. Compared to less compatible or even incompatible relations, less training is required, reaction times are faster, less errors are made, and mental workload is lower in compatible control display relations. Concerning this mapping ...
An experiment was conducted in the TNO-TM flight simulator to investigate which manner of information presentation is most effective in helping pilots to locate target jets. Twelve pilots had to follow a target jet that suddenly disappeared and reappeared at a random spot somewhere around the own jet. The task of the pilot was to get the target jet as fast as possible in front of the own jet. They ...
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