TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Vibrotactile cueing as a master caution system for visual monitoring
JO  - Human factors and aerospace safety
A1  - Diamond, DD
A1  - Kass, Steven J.
A1  - Andrasik, F.
A1  - Raj, AK
A1  - Rupert, AH
SP  - 339
EP  - 354
VL  - 2
IS  - 4
N2  - This study examined the use of vibrotactile cueing as a master caution system for co-pilots performing visual monitoring tasks. Participants (16 Student Naval Aviators) monitored a simulated helicopter instrument panel to detect failed flight instruments and gauges. Dependent variables included number of hits, misses, false alarms, sensitivity, and latency time to report failed gauges. Participant arousal levels were measured during the monitoring task with Electrodermal Response (EDR). Results indicated that while vibrotactile cueing did not affect arousal levels, it was effective when used to alert and direct participants to instrument failure. The benefits and potential uses of vibrotactile cueing are discussed in terms of improving performance on tasks requiring sustained attention.<p />
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SN  - 1468-9456
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -