Displays and Visualization Methods in Extreme Environments - A Test Platform for Microgravity Displays

摘要

Spaceship cockpit displays are directly reflected by the advances that have been made in the aviation domain. This is a rather obvious observation as both involve humans experiencing an environment that is not a nominal terrestrial environment. One of the most important aspects to consider when entering such an environment is the information that needs to be conveyed to the human operator for their safety and for the control of the vehicle that allows them to experience that environment. Primarily, this information is conveyed visually through one or more displays. Different visual and vestibular disturbances are induced by microgravity. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate a terrestrial test method for the design, demonstration of method, and testing of displays for microgravity. This is done by inducing the same physiological effects of microgravity via supine head-down tilt. With a proven test platform, more affordable testing can be completed, and with more testing, the rate of maturity for microgravity displays and spacecraft cockpits can be greatly increased.