DISTANCE ESTIMATION AND DEPTH PERCEPTION

Question 1

NVG DISTANCE AND DEPTH PERCEPTION

Answer 1

NVGs distort depth perception and distance estimation. The quality of depth perception in a given situation depends on factors including available light, type and quality of NVGs, degree of contrast in the FOV, and user experience. The aircrew must often rely on the monocular cues

Question 2

NVS DISTANCE AND DEPTH PERCEPTION

Answer 2

The FLIR system greatly affects depth perception and distance estimation. To help overcome the loss of peripheral vision cues and the two-dimensional image, flight information is symbolically superimposed on the FLIR image. An aviator must rely on flight symbology and monocular cues for accurate depth perception and distance estimation.

Question 3

MONOCULAR CUES

Answer 3

• Geometric Perspective
• Retinal Image Size - Aerial Perspective
• Motion Parallax

Question 4

GEOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE

Answer 4

• Linear Perspective
• Apparent Foreshortening
• Vertical Position In The Field

Question 5

RETINAL IMAGE SIZE

Answer 5

• Known Size Of Object
• Increasing Decreasing Size
• Terrestrial Association
• Overlaping Contours/Interposition Of Objects

Question 6

AERIAL PERSPECTIVE

Answer 6

Fading Colors And Shades

Loss Of Detail Or Texture

Position Of Light Source And Direction of Shadow