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Physiology and Psychology
Physiology and Psychology
4
Aviation
Not Applicable
06/21/2019

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Term

Most effective way to scan for traffic at night?

 

The physiological basis for this?

Definition

Scan slowly, to allow off-center viewing

 

Re retinal light rods / color cones

Term
Most effective way to scan for traffic during the day
Definition
Eye movement should not exceed 10 degrees, and view each sector at least 1 second
Term
What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?
Definition
Traffic or terrain features appear farther away than their actual distance.
Term
What often leads to hyperventilation?
Definition
Insufficient carbon dioxide.
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