NTL Record

Title Adaptation to vestibular disorientation. X, Modification of vestibular nystagmus and "vertigo" by means of visual stimulation.
Record ID 39058
Personal Name
Creator
Collins, William E.
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
Publisher Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Publication Date 19681000
Language English
Abstract A conflict among sensory signals frequently underlies problems of disorientation, vertigo, and motion sickness. In this study, visual information in conflict with vestibular signals was presented to groups of subjects by illuminating the test room for brief periods during angular deceleration, or immediately after termination of deceleration. Trials were otherwise in total darkness. Both primary nystagmus and primary sensations of 'vertigo' were markedly shortened during the periods of darkness subsequent to the intervals of light. In addition, strong secondary reactions (both nystagmus and vertigo) frequently followed the vision-attenuated primary responses.
Rosap ID dot:20884
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20884
TRT Terms Air pilots; Perception; Depth perception; Motion perception; Distance perception; Visual perception; Velocity perception; Eye; Eye fixations; Eye location; Eye movements; Vision; Vision tests; Night vision; Rotation; Velocity; Deceleration; Mechanical acceleration; Electrodes; Lighting; Experiments; Human subject testing
General Subjects Air pilots; Perception; Vestibular apparatus; Vestibular function tests; Nystagmus; Vision; Night vision; Rotational motion; Acceleration (Physiology); Speed; Electrodes; Lighting
Classification NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Human Factors;
NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number AM 68-28; DOT/FAA/AM-68/28
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/39000/39000/39058/AM68-28.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository