Principles for Safe Use of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality in Flight Training
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https://doi.org/10.3849/aimt.01978Keywords:
Human factors, flight training, flight safety, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed realityAbstract
The present article focuses on key flight safety issues in the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, or mixed reality technologies in military flight training. It summarizes what is known and traceable to date about the potential benefits and dangers of using virtual technologies. In relation to these findings, the article then presents options for effective recovery from work in virtual environments, a set of safety recommendations to reduce the likelihood of negative impacts on the userʼs health and fitness, and groups of potential at-risk users for whom working in virtual, augmented, or mixed reality environments should be carefully considered and, where appropriate, subjected to increased supervision. Finally, the article summarizes the logical principles and recommendations for effective and safe work with virtual technologies, not only in the flight training.
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