Optical Illusions and Spatial Disorientation in Aviation Pilots
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DOI: 10.1007/s10916-018-0935-4
Abstract: Optical illusions are involved in the perception of false or erroneous images which might involve disorientation. They occur by a discordance by the peripheral systems about the information captured and generally, resulting in pilots failure… read more here.
Keywords: illusions spatial; aviation pilots; disorientation; optical illusions ... See more keywords
Reduction in EEG theta power as a potential marker for spatial disorientation during flight
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-85219-4
Abstract: During flight, spatial disorientation (SD) commonly occurs when a pilot’s perception conflicts with the aircraft’s actual motion, attitude, or position. A prevalent form of SD is the somatogyral illusion, which is elicited by constant speed… read more here.
Keywords: spatial disorientation; illusion; theta power; flight ... See more keywords
Simulation and Classification of Spatial Disorientation in a Flight Use-Case Using Vestibular Stimulation
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3210526
Abstract: A commonly used definition of spatial disorientation (SD) in aviation is “an erroneous sense of one’s position and motion relative to the plane of the earth’s surface”. There exists a wide range of SD use-cases… read more here.
Keywords: vestibular stimulation; spatial disorientation; use case; use ... See more keywords
Real-Time Detection of Spatial Disorientation in Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
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DOI: 10.1159/000500971
Abstract: Background: Detecting manifestations of spatial disorientation in real time is a key requirement for adaptive assistive navigation systems for people with dementia. Objective: To identify predictive patterns of spatial disorientation in cognitively impaired people during… read more here.
Keywords: real time; spatial disorientation; cognitive impairment; disorientation ... See more keywords
An Attentive Blank Stare Under Simulator-induced Spatial Disorientation Events.
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DOI: 10.1177/00187208221093827
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effect of the spatial disorientation (SD) events on an attentive blank stare in the cockpit scene and demonstrated how much the flight task and visual delayed discrimination task were competing… read more here.
Keywords: disorientation events; spatial disorientation; blank stare; attentive blank ... See more keywords
Detection of unrecognized spatial disorientation: A theoretical perspective
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DOI: 10.3233/thc-thc228043
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Spatial disorientation (SD) is a problem that pilots often encounter during a flight. One reason for this problem is that among the three types of SD, there is no validated method to detect the… read more here.
Keywords: detection unrecognized; spatial disorientation; evaluation method; method ... See more keywords
Instrument Failure, Stress, and Spatial Disorientation Leading to a Fatal Crash With a Large Aircraft.
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DOI: 10.3357/amhp.4885.2017
Abstract: BACKGROUND An aircraft's orientation relative to the ground cannot be perceived via the sense of balance or the somatosensory system. When devoid of external visual references, the pilot must rely on instruments. A sudden unexpected… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; instrument; instrument failure; large aircraft ... See more keywords
Spatial Disorientation Impact on the Precise Approach in Simulated Flight.
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DOI: 10.3357/amhp.5591.2020
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The risks posed by flight illusions impacting pilot spatial orientation have been determined as a safety concern from numerous past aviation accident investigations. Early demonstration of the adverse effects of flight illusions on spatial… read more here.
Keywords: illusion; performance; flight; spatial disorientation ... See more keywords
Spatial Disorientation Scenarios for the AW159 Helicopter Within a Synthetic Training Environment.
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DOI: 10.3357/amhp.6172.2023
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Spatial disorientation (SD) remains a stubborn and formidable challenge among rotary wing (RW) aircrews, particularly during times of high workload and deceptive visual cues. With tri-Service agreement, British RW Forces employ a layered training… read more here.
Keywords: spatial disorientation; environment; training environment; training ... See more keywords
Spatial Disorientation Event During Flight Due to Proposed Reverse-Dip Visual Illusion.
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DOI: 10.3357/amhp.6656.2025
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spatial disorientation is a leading nontechnical cause of fatal military aviation accidents, triggered by insufficient or misleading cues mainly from the visual and vestibular systems. Spatial disorientation accounts for 20-38% of fatal military aviation… read more here.
Keywords: reverse dip; spatial disorientation; illusion; disorientation ... See more keywords