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Spatial disorientation — is a condition in which an aircraft pilot s perception of direction (proprioception) does not agree with reality. While it can be brought on by disturbances or disease within the vestibular system, it is more typically a temporary condition… … Wikipedia
spatial disorientation — Inability to determine one s true body position, motion, and altitude (or, in water, depth) relative to the Earth or one s surroundings. It may result from a brain or nerve disorder or from limitations in the normal sensory apparatus. Most clues… … Universalium
spatial disorientation — A state of confusion concerning the subject’s true position in space in relation to the surface of the earth. A disoriented pilot is thus uncertain or unaware of his position or the attitude of his aircraft. In flight, the problem of… … Aviation dictionary
spatial — Relating to space or a space. * * * spa·tial spā shəl adj 1) relating to, occupying, or having the character of space <affected with spatial disorientation> 2) of or relating to facility in perceiving relations (as of objects) in space… … Medical dictionary
Developmental topographical disorientation — Further information: Topographical disorientation Developmental Topographical Disorientation, also known as DTD, is caused by the inability to segregate landmarks and derive navigational information from them, navigate through a non verbal… … Wikipedia
pilot's vertigo — spatial disorientation … Medical dictionary
List of Mayday episodes — Mayday, also known as Air Crash Investigation(s) in the United Kingdom, Australia and Asia and Air Emergency and Air Disasters in the United States, is a Canadian documentary television program produced by Cineflix investigating air crashes, near … Wikipedia
vertigo — /verr ti goh /, n., pl. vertigoes, vertigines /veuhr tij euh neez /. Pathol. a dizzying sensation of tilting within stable surroundings or of being in tilting or spinning surroundings. [1520 30; < L vertigo a turning or whirling round, equiv. to… … Universalium
The Day the Music Died — This article is about the plane crash. For other uses, see The Day the Music Died (disambiguation). The Day the Music Died Monument at the crash site, September 16, 2003. Accident summary … Wikipedia
Sensory illusions in aviation — Because human senses are adapted for use on the ground, navigating by sensory input alone during flight can be dangerous: sensory input does not always accurately reflect the movement of the aircraft, causing sensory illusions. These illusions… … Wikipedia
