Multidimensional scaling analysis of simulated air combat maneuvering performance data II: A follow-on study

Author(s)

Donald J. Polzella, University of DaytonFollow
Gary B. Reid, Harry G. Armstrong Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

1989

Publication Source

Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Aviation Psychology

Abstract

Multidimensional scaling (MDS) was applied to performance data obtained from expert and novice pilots during simulated air-to-air combat. The analyses revealed the principal performance dimensions to be TACTICAL POSITION (offensive versus defensive), TACTICS ("energy" versus "angle"), and TYPE OF MANEUVERING (low energy versus high energy). High-skilled combat performance was found to be dependent on the interaction between position advantage, intelligent management of kinetic and potential energies, and maneuverability.

Inclusive pages

920-925

Document Version

Postprint

Comments

The document available for download is the authors' accepted manuscript; it was assembled in this form for the published proceedings.

Presenting organization: Association of Aviation Psychologists

Publisher

Association of Aviation Psychologists

Volume

2

Keywords

Air Combat Performance, Multidimensional Scaling, Flight Simulation

Sponsoring Agency

Air Force Office of Scientific Research

eCommons Citation

Polzella, Donald J. and Reid, Gary B., "Multidimensional scaling analysis of simulated air combat maneuvering performance data II: A follow-on study" (1989). Psychology Faculty Publications. 87.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/psy_fac_pub/87