The front of a turboprop aircraft. [Credit: Shutterstock]
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University of Maryland researchers are developing haptic feedback technology, such as vibrating flight suits or seats, to help pilots avoid spatial disorientation.
This system provides tactile cues that pilots process faster and more effectively than visual or equilibrium cues, with preliminary simulator tests showing positive results in helping pilots reorient.
Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing new technology meant to help pilots avoid disorientation while flying.
Spatial disorientation in aviation occurs when pilots can no longer determine their position or accurately judge motion, in some cases due to challenging weather conditions and poor visibility.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
