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Title: Ultra-low frequency vibration data acquisition concerns in operating flight simulators. [Motion sickness inducing vibrations in flight simulators]

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5525913

The measurement of ultra-low frequency vibration (.01 to 1.0 Hz) in motion based flight simulators was undertaken to quantify the energy and frequencies of motion present during operation. Methods of measurement, the selection of transducers, recorders, and analyzers and the development of a test plan, as well as types of analysis are discussed. Analysis of the data using a high-speed minicomputer and a comparison of the computer analysis with standard FFT analysis are also discussed. Measurement of simulator motion with the pilot included as part of the control dynamics had not been done up to this time. The data are being used to evaluate the effect of low frequency energy on the vestibular system of the air crew, and the incidence of simulator induced sickness. 11 figs.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, TN (USA); Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OT21400
OSTI ID:
5525913
Report Number(s):
K/D-5739; CONF-880220-13; ON: DE88004795
Resource Relation:
Conference: 6. international modal analysis conference, Orlando, FL, USA, 1 Feb 1988; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English