Exploring Techniques for Target Designation Using 3-D Stereo Map Display
John M. Reising, Kristen K. Liggett, David C. Hartsock · International Journal of Aviation Psychology · 1993
Two experiments were conducted to investigate target designation on three-dimensional (3-D) stereo map displays. The primary objective of Experiment 1 was to determine the optimum cursor control technique (joystick, hand tracker, or voice control system) for designating targets. Secondary objectives were to analyze target location and target position within the depth volume. Results showed that the subjects performed the quickest and most accurate designations with the hand tracker; however, they had difficulty designating targets that were located in the air and at the distant portions of the depth volume. A second experiment was conducted to examine these problems in more detail. The main objective of Experiment 2 was to determine if there was a performance improvement when an aiding technique was used to help designate the targets. Results showed that the use of the aiding technique had a positive effect on the designation of airborne targets in all four depth volumes, especially in the most distant portion of the depth volume.