This chapter discusses the status of research and understanding of the human factors issues
of helmet-mounted displays (HMDs). The study of human factors is the study of human …

In Chapter 1, The Military Operational Environment, the military user of helmet-mounted
displays (HMDs) and operational environment were described in a general fashion. In this …

In order to fully understand the sensory, perceptual, and cognitive issues associated with
helmet-/head-mounted displays (HMDs), it is essential to possess an understanding of …

This paper addresses the human component of the human-machine interface and the effects
of operational stressors on the user as a system operator. Discussions will strive to link …

The human factors considerations in the design and evaluation of a helmet mounted display
(HMD) using a light emitting diode (LED) matrix are discussed. Specific issues including …

Since the 1970s, the trend in Army aviation has been to rely increasingly on helmet-mounted
display (HMD) devices or systems to provide the aircrew with pilotage imagery, flight …

Head mounted displays (HMDs) have disappointed real world users in their inability to live
up to over-hyped expectations. This does not, however, mean that HMDs are useless. While …

Helmet-mounted displays (HMDs) have been in development since the 1960s. Now, almost
five decades later, the technology has improved significantly; HMDs have made some …

The human eye is a complex structure designed to gather a significant amount of information
about the environment around us. It is the sensor used by the Warfighter in the visually-rich …

A head-mounted display (HMD) is a device that uses some sort of helmet or goggles to
place a display system on an observer's head directly in front of the eyes. These display …