The Effectiveness of Using Real-Time Eye Scanning Information for Pilot Training

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1014-1017
Author(s):  
Amos A. Spady ◽  
Dennis H. Jones ◽  
Glynn D. Coates ◽  
Raymond H. Kirby

A study to evaluate the idea of providing pilots feedback on their scan behavior as an instructional training aid was conducted jointly by NASA, Piedmont Aviation, and Old Dominion University. The study used Langley's oculometer system to provide a real-time display of the trainee's scan to the instructor pilot in the aft part of the Boeing 737 training simulator at Piedmont. The trainees' scan behavior was also video-taped for viewing by the instructor and trainee after each training session. Based on qualitative data obtained during the study, scan behavior feedback was an effective tool for pilot training.

Author(s):  
Dean M. Steinke ◽  
Ryan S. Nicoll ◽  
André R. Roy

Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilots are frequently trained to operate in increasingly complex subsea environments using ROV simulators. These computer simulators de-risk important subsea operations by increasing ROV pilots’ skill levels in performing tasks under challenging environmental and operational constraints. ROV pilot-training simulation scenarios typically involve a variety of subsea equipment, such as trees, flow lines, pipeline end terminations (PLETs), etc. However, many critical ROV tasks, such as pipeline repair or riser installation, involve flexible structures. The following paper investigates a method for accurately simulating pipelines and flexibles within an ROV pilot-training simulator. The goal of the technology development is to enable engineers and marine operators to assess the risks associated with certain tasks, such as pipeline repair or flexible hook-up, in real-time using ROV simulation technology. In particular, the challenge that this paper will address is how to determine the stresses in a subsea pipeline using a lumped mass finite-element cable model within a multi-body simulation framework. Repair of subsea pipelines is a complex multi-step process typically carried out by ROVs. During pipeline repair, a pipeline repair system (PRS) is lowered to the seabed. The PRS must lift the pipeline off the seabed and the damaged section of pipeline must then be cut and removed, and a new section of pipeline put in place. During the lifting, cutting and installation phases it is important that the pipeline is not overstressed and the equipment used in the repair operation is not overloaded. In addition, there are a wide array of operational variables, procedures and decisions that must be evaluated. Towards this end, an ROV simulation facility capable of assessing stresses and operations in real-time was constructed using the finite element simulation software package ProteusDS in conjunction with GRI Simulations Inc.’s VROV simulator. The system was designed to evaluate the impact of different combinations of operating parameters and is intended to be useful for system design and analysis. The system would be of immense utility in rapid response to a real-world incident where the system may be called into action. The following paper reviews the simulation framework, the models employed, the results of model verification, and discusses the challenges of the project.


Author(s):  
Catherine A. Cook ◽  
Alison L. Young ◽  
Amanda M. O'Shea ◽  
Lucy E. McLaughlin

Currently in the Royal Navy, any training feedback provided during a team training exercise at sea or in the full training simulator is delivered by a human instructor “as required”, with the majority of feedback provided in a post-exercise debrief. An automated embedded training system would enable the provision of feedback in real-time during a training session to be standardised, but could provide an almost unlimited amount of feedback. The aim of this research is therefore to identify the benefits of providing on-line feedback, and to develop guidelines for future advanced training systems. This paper describes work that has been carried out to identify existing feedback principles, and to evaluate their utility in the context of a complex, real-time computer-based task. A series of experiments was conducted using a simulation of elements of a Naval Anti-Air Warfare decision making task, with Naval operators as participants. This paper describes the experimental test-bed and provides an overview of the experimental programme. Preliminary results from the first experiment are reported, comparing trainee performance and retention when on-line feedback is provided, with a control condition of no feedback.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Brito ◽  
I Aguiar-Ricardo ◽  
P Alves Da Silva ◽  
B Valente Da Silva ◽  
N Cunha ◽  
...  

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Despite the established benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), it remains significantly underutilized. Home-based CR (CR-HB) programs should offer the same core CR components as Centre-based programs (CR-CB) but several aspects need to be adapted, communication and supervision must be improved. Although CR-HB has been successfully deployed and is a valuable alternative to CR-CB, there is less structured experience with these non-uniform programs and further studies are needed to understand which patients (pts) are indicated to this type of program. Purpose To investigate pt-perceived facilitators and barriers to home-based rehabilitation exercise. Methods Prospective cohort study which included pts who were participating in a CR-CB program and accepted to participate in a CR-HB program after CR-CB closure due to COVID-19. The CR-HB consisted in a multidisciplinary digital CR program, including pt risk evaluation and regular assessment, exercise, educational and psychological sessions. The online exercise training sessions consisted of recorded videos and real time online supervised exercise training group sessions. It was recommended to do each session 3 times per week, during 60 min. A pictorial exercise training guidebook was available to all participants including instructions regarding safety, clothing and warm-up, and a detailed illustrated description of each  exercise sessions. Also, for questions or difficulties regarding the exercises, an e-mail and telephone was provided. Once a month, real time CR exercise sessions was provided with a duration of 60min. Results 116 cardiovascular disease pts (62.6 ± 8.9years, 95 males) who were attending a face-to-face CR program were included in a CR-HB program. The majority of the pts had coronary artery disease (89%) and 5% valvular disease. Regarding risk factors, obesity was the most common (75%) followed by hypertension (60%), family history (42%), dyslipidaemia (38%), diabetes (18%), and smoking (13%). Almost half (47%) of the participants did at least one online exercise training session per week: 58% did 2-3 times per week, 27% once per week and 15% more than 4 times per week. Participants who did less than one exercise session per week reported as cause: lack of motivation (38%), preference of a different mode of exercise training such as exercise in the exterior space (26%), technology barrier such as impossibility to stream online videos (11%), fear of performing exercise without supervision (4%), and limited space at home (4%). Conclusions Our study based on real-life results of a CR-HB program shows a sub-optimal rate of participation in exercise sessions due to different causes, but mainly for the lack of motivation to exercise alone or preference for walking in exterior space. The knowledge of the CR-HB program barriers will facilitate to find out strategies to increase the participation rate and to select the best candidates for this type of programs.


2012 ◽  
Vol 182-183 ◽  
pp. 1673-1680
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Ri Na Su

A kind of 3-RPS and 3-DOF parallel robotic mechanisms is used as motion-sensible-platform of gun training simulator to implement the motion simulation. Its dynamics is analyzed and driving force of joint is gained. This paper introduces the study on motion generation of gun training simulator. The moving model of gun is established on the basis of the model of vehicle. We solve the pose of gun by applying the theory of homogeneous matrix. In order to ensure actuators moving at a preset speed and enable the motion-sensible-platform to perform a real-time moving posture simulation of a wheeled gun vehicle in running, the speed equation of actuator is given. The feasibility of models was tested through the simulation experiments. All of these works are beneficial to optimize design and control realization of motion platform structure.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (23) ◽  
pp. 7185
Author(s):  
Oliver Gould ◽  
Natalia Drabińska ◽  
Norman Ratcliffe ◽  
Ben de Lacy Costello

Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique that can be used for various applications in a number of scientific areas including environmental, security, forensic science, space exploration, agri-food, and numerous others. MS is also continuing to offer new insights into the proteomic and metabolomic fields. MS techniques are frequently used for the analysis of volatile compounds (VCs). The detection of VCs from human samples has the potential to aid in the diagnosis of diseases, in monitoring drug metabolites, and in providing insight into metabolic processes. The broad usage of MS has resulted in numerous variations of the technique being developed over the years, which can be divided into hyphenated and real-time MS techniques. Hyphenated chromatographic techniques coupled with MS offer unparalleled qualitative analysis and high accuracy and sensitivity, even when analysing complex matrices (breath, urine, stool, etc.). However, these benefits are traded for a significantly longer analysis time and a greater need for sample preparation and method development. On the other hand, real-time MS techniques offer highly sensitive quantitative data. Additionally, real-time techniques can provide results in a matter of minutes or even seconds, without altering the sample in any way. However, real-time MS can only offer tentative qualitative data and suffers from molecular weight overlap in complex matrices. This review compares hyphenated and real-time MS methods and provides examples of applications for each technique for the detection of VCs from humans.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 160940691984244
Author(s):  
Allison A. Lewinski ◽  
Ruth A. Anderson ◽  
Allison A. Vorderstrasse ◽  
Constance M. Johnson

Programs via the Internet are uniquely positioned to capture qualitative data. One reason is because the Internet facilitates the creation of a community of similar individuals who can exchange information and support related to living with a chronic illness. Synchronous conversations via the Internet can provide insight into real-time social interaction and the exchange of social support. One way to analyze interactions among individuals is by using qualitative methods such as content, conversation, or discourse analysis. This manuscript describes how we used content analysis with aspects from conversation and discourse analysis to analyze synchronous conversations via the Internet to describe what individuals talk about and how individuals talk in an Internet-mediated interaction. With the increase in Internet interventions that facilitate collection of real-time conversational data, this article provides insight into how combining qualitative methods can facilitate the coding and analysis of these complex data.


CJEM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (S1) ◽  
pp. S37-S38
Author(s):  
A. Cormier ◽  
E. Brennan

Innovation Concept: High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation saves lives; however, current certification standards can leave providers poorly prepared to perform effective chest compressions (CCs). We designed a training program based on the emerging model of skill maintenance through frequent short practice sessions. The ideal frequency of training is currently unknown. Our goal was to provide medical students with access to efficient and effective CC training and to determine an optimal training interval. Methods: Thirty-six second-year medical students were randomized to three groups that trained at different frequencies: once every two months (q2m) (n = 12), once every four months (q4m) (n = 13), and control (n = 11). Study duration was eight months with the intervention groups, q2m and q4m, participating in five and three sessions respectively. The control group was assessed at study start and end, receiving no training in between. At each session, participants completed a one-minute pre-test of CC performance, viewed a one-minute training video, practiced CCs for two minutes with real-time feedback, and completed a one-minute post-test. Performance parameters measured were CC depth, rate, release, and hand positioning. A final “compression score” assessed integrated performance across these parameters and served as our primary outcome. Participants also reported pre- and post-training comfort with performing CCs which served as our secondary outcome. Curriculum, Tool or Material: Our “Quick Refresher Sessions” (QRS) were completed by participants independently without requiring an assessor or facilitator. A manikin with the ability to record and provide real-time quantitative feedback on CC quality was connected to a laptop running a customized interface. Participants typed in an individualized code and were guided through their six-minute sessions automatically. Conclusion: Immediately following the first training session, subjects had significant improvement in compression score (p < 0.001) and skill comfort (p < 0.001). At eight months, both intervention groups, q2m and q4m, achieved higher compression scores than control (p = 0.001 and p = 0.011) and showed greater increase in comfort level (p = 0.002 and p = 0.010). Performance between intervention groups at eight months was not statistically different. Overall, we conclude that independent QRS training every two or four months led to improved CC quality and provider comfort. Future directions include increasing sample size and tailoring training intervals to individual performance.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 978
Author(s):  
Hanatsu Nagano ◽  
Catherine M. Said ◽  
Lisa James ◽  
Rezaul K. Begg

Hemiplegic stroke often impairs gait and increases falls risk during rehabilitation. Tripping is the leading cause of falls, but the risk can be reduced by increasing vertical swing foot clearance, particularly at the mid-swing phase event, minimum foot clearance (MFC). Based on previous reports, real-time biofeedback training may increase MFC. Six post-stroke individuals undertook eight biofeedback training sessions over a month, in which an infrared marker attached to the front part of the shoe was tracked in real-time, showing vertical swing foot motion on a monitor installed in front of the subject during treadmill walking. A target increased MFC range was determined, and participants were instructed to control their MFC within the safe range. Gait assessment was conducted three times: Baseline, Post-training and one month from the final biofeedback training session. In addition to MFC, step length, step width, double support time and foot contact angle were measured. After biofeedback training, increased MFC with a trend of reduced step-to-step variability was observed. Correlation analysis revealed that MFC height of the unaffected limb had interlinks with step length and ankle angle. In contrast, for the affected limb, step width variability and MFC height were positively correlated. The current pilot-study suggested that biofeedback gait training may reduce tripping falls for post-stroke individuals.


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