Speed of Recovery from Coriolis Stimulation in Motion Sickness in Relation to Pilots and Nonpilots

摘要

Certain flight maneuvers, such as an aircraft banking and turning, can be simulated by the USAFSAM biaxial stimulator, resulting in a Coriolis effect. Motion sickness can easily be induced by Coriolis stimulation for both pilots and nonflyers. An ex post facto analysis of the rate of decay of vertical nystagmus was used to determine the differences between pilots and nonpilots who were sick or nonsick. Results implied that the more rapid the rate of decay of nystagmus, the more rapid the abatement of autonomic stimulation, which decreases the chances of summing activity over time to reach required levels for general visceral responses resulting in motion sickness. The findings demonstrate the effects of flying experience on the rate of decay of nystagmus elicited by a Coriolis stimulation. (Author)