Spacial Disorientation

Question 1

Terminology

Answer 1

Orientation illusion
spatial disorientation

Question 2

Orientation illusion

Answer 2

False perception of position or motion

Question 3

Special disorientation

Answer 3

A pilots erroneous perception of position I altitude, or motion in relation to the gravitational

Question 4

Degraded visual environment

Answer 4

A state of reduced visibility where by spatial situational awareness abs air

Question 5

Risk factors for sd

Answer 5

Dve
Night ops
Helmet mounted displays
Weather
Unprepared or unfamiliar Lzs
Task saturation
Cockpit distractions
Complex missions
Stress abs fatigue
Self imposed factors

Question 6

Low illumination

Question 7

3 types of disentoriation

Answer 7

• Type I unrecognized
  type ll recognized
  Type ll l incapacitated

Question 8

Type l unrecognized

Answer 8

Pilot or crew member does not consciously perceive

Question 9

Type ll recognized

Answer 9

Pilot consciously perceives a problem but may not know

Corrective measures

Question 10

Type l// incapacitating

Answer 10

Pilot experiences overwhelming sensation where he or she cannot physically orient using visual cues

Question 11

Sensory systems that affect equilibrium

Answer 11

Visual
Vestibular