Aerospace physiology deals with the physical and mental effects of flight on pilots and air crew personnel. Since we are essentially creatures of the ground, it is vital to adapt to the hostile atmosphere and high forces of flight, as well as to the high workload inherent to a 3-dimensional workspace. Pilot factors such as low visibility, which bring associated problems of disorientation, and the physical and mental stress related to flight, must be carefully considered.
- With Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD) we can simulate the effects of hypoxia on the body.
- With Night Vision Goggles (NVG) or thermal imagery (FLIR) we can simulate low light situations
- With motion base simulators with (preferably) full rotation capabilities such as Desdemona we can simulate motions to practice with spatial disorientation.
- With VR and Mixed Reality we can simulate spatial disorientation caused by degraded visual environments
