Comparing the Situational Awareness and Performance of Pilots and Non Pilots in Racing Environment
Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Graduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Graduate Student
Lead Presenter's Name
Sunanda Rajan Maroju
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Aviation
Faculty Mentor Name
Andrew Dattel
Abstract
The study emphasizes the importance of situational awareness (SA) in both aviation and motorsport as it directly correlates with safety. Despite its critical role, the transferability of SA skills between pilots and non-pilots in motorsport remains largely unexplored. To address this gap, a quasi-experimental study will be conducted using EA Sports F1 2021, a Formula 1 simulator software, to compare SA and performance between pilot and non-pilot groups. Dependent variables include accuracy, response time to SA questions, lap time, and errors. Participants will be recruited from ERAU, Daytona Beach, and will undergo consent procedures and demographic questionnaires. Following familiarization with F1 terminology and software, participants will practice on the Red Bull Ring circuit before engaging in a race under set conditions, simultaneously answering SA questions. Performance metrics will be recorded and analyzed to ascertain any significant differences between the pilot and non-pilot groups.
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
Comparing the Situational Awareness and Performance of Pilots and Non Pilots in Racing Environment
The study emphasizes the importance of situational awareness (SA) in both aviation and motorsport as it directly correlates with safety. Despite its critical role, the transferability of SA skills between pilots and non-pilots in motorsport remains largely unexplored. To address this gap, a quasi-experimental study will be conducted using EA Sports F1 2021, a Formula 1 simulator software, to compare SA and performance between pilot and non-pilot groups. Dependent variables include accuracy, response time to SA questions, lap time, and errors. Participants will be recruited from ERAU, Daytona Beach, and will undergo consent procedures and demographic questionnaires. Following familiarization with F1 terminology and software, participants will practice on the Red Bull Ring circuit before engaging in a race under set conditions, simultaneously answering SA questions. Performance metrics will be recorded and analyzed to ascertain any significant differences between the pilot and non-pilot groups.