Understanding Spatial Abilities and Spatial Strategy under Extreme Visual and Gravitational Environments
Publication: Earth and Space 2021
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The purpose of this study is to understand how spatial ability differs under extreme environments and to provide implications on individually relevant training approaches by using VR technologies. Special jobs under extreme conditions (e.g., astronaut or scuba diver) demand higher spatial ability and effective spatial strategy. This paper examines how the conflicts between visual vertical and the body vertical may affect spatial ability. In addition, the study tested the relationship between an individual’s tendency to adopt a certain spatial strategy (egocentric vs. allocentric) and their use of a particular spatial reference frame (body vs. visual) under the extreme condition.
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