vision requirements for extended reality displays in military aviation

how to apply: 

modern military aircraft use helmet-mounted extended-reality (xr) display technology to provide flight, aircraft, and tactical information to aircrew.  however, some users of these displays experience vision-related symptoms (e.g., visual fatigue, diplopia, and nausea), that could negatively affect performance and operational readiness. empirical research is required to determine the individual differences in vision that contribute to performance and compatibility with xr displays and identify clinical tools and standards that can be employed to increase the efficiency of aircrew selection for roles that employ these displays.

defence research and development canada (drdc) is investigating this topic in support of the canadian forces health services (cfhs) and the royal canadian air force (rcaf). as part of this effort, drdc is sponsoring a funding opportunity for research to:

  • empirically determine the links between individual differences in binocular vision and performance/compatibility with xr displays in military aviation
  • identify clinical tools that can be used to select individuals in this context
  • develop clinical guidelines to maximize the pool of individuals that can safely and effectively use these systems.
external deadline: 
tuesday, december 3, 2024
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research