Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display 기반 공군 조종사 모의비행 훈련 시뮬레이터 운용효과에 관한 연구

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare Visual Monitor (VM)-based and Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display (VR HMD)-based simulated flight training simulators in terms of flight training effects, user experience effects.<BR>Background: VR HMD-based simulators can increase immersion and realism by providing more realistic virtual environments in comparison to VM-based simulators. Existing studies related to VR HMD-based simulators have been mainly focused on flight training effects of pilots rather than all the effects collectively.<BR>Method: This study conducted a comparative experiment of VM-based and VR HMD-based simulators with 25 Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighter pilots. The survey measured 20 detailed evaluation items related to flight training effects and user experience effects using a 7-point scale for the two simulators.<BR>Results: 5 out of 10 items on flight training effects, 8 out of 10 items on user experience effects were statistically significantly higher in VR HMD-based simulators than in VM-based simulators.<BR>Conclusion: When VR HMD-based simulators are used to the flight training for Air Force pilots, practical operational effects can be improved in terms of flight training effects, user experience effects.<BR>Application: The results of this study are expected to help us understand the system characteristics of VR HMD-based simulators.