Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
group
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Aliana Kovach Junior Shelby DeLano Senior Francisco Martinez Fall 2022 Graduate Sarah Lemire Fall 2022 Graduate Jon Guthmiller Senior
Lead Presenter's Name
Shelby DeLano
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Aviation
Faculty Mentor Name
Elizabeth Blickensderfer
Abstract
A study was conducted in Mission ISS XR to evaluate how well participants adapted to a simulated microgravity environment. This study sent six participants through two different scenarios within the program. Each scenario included four trigger events in which specific measures were recorded including observations from those executing the study and a self reported survey at the end of the experience. The subjects were given a pre- and post-survey to collect data such as prior experience with simulations or motion sickness. The data collected resulted in an overall understanding of the participants' motor skills, navigational skills, stress levels, motion sickness, and general confusion within the program. The scenario involved a crisis on the ISS where the participant located specific objects within fifteen minutes. A predetermined rubric using the time and order of objects found, graded the participants motor and navigational skills. To ensure all subjects had equal assistance throughout the simulation, each scenario utilized a specific script written and followed by the observers. The results of this study showed that most of the participants understood the tasks and what was needed to complete the tasks. However simulation sickness was the main reason for not completing the tasks.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Mission ISS XR Study: A study about adapting to micro g extended reality
A study was conducted in Mission ISS XR to evaluate how well participants adapted to a simulated microgravity environment. This study sent six participants through two different scenarios within the program. Each scenario included four trigger events in which specific measures were recorded including observations from those executing the study and a self reported survey at the end of the experience. The subjects were given a pre- and post-survey to collect data such as prior experience with simulations or motion sickness. The data collected resulted in an overall understanding of the participants' motor skills, navigational skills, stress levels, motion sickness, and general confusion within the program. The scenario involved a crisis on the ISS where the participant located specific objects within fifteen minutes. A predetermined rubric using the time and order of objects found, graded the participants motor and navigational skills. To ensure all subjects had equal assistance throughout the simulation, each scenario utilized a specific script written and followed by the observers. The results of this study showed that most of the participants understood the tasks and what was needed to complete the tasks. However simulation sickness was the main reason for not completing the tasks.