Test Descriptions
Directional Orientation Test
Measures spatial orientation abilities: The participant must determine a RPA’s position relative to a target. The test simultaneously presents a "tracker map” which shows the location and heading of the RPA; and a forward field of view, as seen through a fixed, forward pointing camera of a RPA, which shows a single building surrounded by four parking lots. The task is to click on the parking lot that a computer generated voice instructs. There are 48 questions.
Horizontal Tracking Test
Participants use rudder pedals to keep a box over an airplane as it moves horizontally along the bottom of the screen. The airplane moves at a constant speed and changes direction when it “hits” the side of the screen or if a participant successfully targets it for multiple seconds. The task lasts three minutes and the level of difficulty (speed of the airplane) increases as the task progresses.
Airplane Tracking Test
Participants use the joystick to keep the gun sight on the airplane as it moves at a constant rate. The airplane randomly changes direction when it hits the side of the screen or if a participant successfully targets it for multiple seconds.
Airplane and Horizontal Tracking Test
This test requires you to perform two previously tested tasks simultaneously. First, you track an airplane moving along a horizontal axis as you did in the Horizontal Tracking Test. Second, you track an airplane moving in two dimensions as you did in the Airplane Tracking Test.
Multi-Tasking Test
This test requires you to perform four cognitive tasks simultaneously over multiple trials: memorization, arithmetic, visual monitoring, and listening. Prior to multi-tasking, you will be given an opportunity to practice each task. First, you will be presented with a written code of letters to memorize; after a delay, you will identify if a particular letter was included in the code. Second, you will perform basic arithmetic computations. Third, you will monitor a gauge to identify when the gauge needs to be reset. Fourth, you will periodically change the channel (1, 2, 3, or 4) based on auditory directions for your designated call sign.
Directional Orientation Test
Measures spatial orientation abilities: The participant must determine a RPA’s position relative to a target. The test simultaneously presents a "tracker map” which shows the location and heading of the RPA; and a forward field of view, as seen through a fixed, forward pointing camera of a RPA, which shows a single building surrounded by four parking lots. The task is to click on the parking lot that a computer generated voice instructs. There are 48 questions.
Horizontal Tracking Test
Participants use rudder pedals to keep a box over an airplane as it moves horizontally along the bottom of the screen. The airplane moves at a constant speed and changes direction when it “hits” the side of the screen or if a participant successfully targets it for multiple seconds. The task lasts three minutes and the level of difficulty (speed of the airplane) increases as the task progresses.
Airplane Tracking Test
Participants use the joystick to keep the gun sight on the airplane as it moves at a constant rate. The airplane randomly changes direction when it hits the side of the screen or if a participant successfully targets it for multiple seconds.
Airplane and Horizontal Tracking Test
This test requires you to perform two previously tested tasks simultaneously. First, you track an airplane moving along a horizontal axis as you did in the Horizontal Tracking Test. Second, you track an airplane moving in two dimensions as you did in the Airplane Tracking Test.
Multi-Tasking Test
This test requires you to perform four cognitive tasks simultaneously over multiple trials: memorization, arithmetic, visual monitoring, and listening. Prior to multi-tasking, you will be given an opportunity to practice each task. First, you will be presented with a written code of letters to memorize; after a delay, you will identify if a particular letter was included in the code. Second, you will perform basic arithmetic computations. Third, you will monitor a gauge to identify when the gauge needs to be reset. Fourth, you will periodically change the channel (1, 2, 3, or 4) based on auditory directions for your designated call sign.
