Every pilot is affected by spatial disorientation at some point in their flying careers, said Tom Zeidlik, an aerospace physiologist at UND. Tom Zeidlik, aerospace physiologist, and Jennifer Watne, ...

Spatial disorientation (SD) in aviation refers to a misinterpretation of the aircraft’s attitude, altitude, or motion, often induced by conflicting sensory inputs. Pilots may experience erroneous ...

Orlando, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptima Inc., a leader in optimizing human performance through innovative technologies, announced today a contract award sponsored by the Naval Air Warfare ...

Apache Helicopter flies in response to a call for fire in Tapa, Estonia on May 25th, 2023. (Spc. Joshua Whitaker/Army) The Army has ordered an aviation “safety stand up,” with additional aviation ...

The fatal crash of an Australian army NH Industries MRH90 was due to the flightcrew’s spatial disorientation, leading to controlled flight into the sea. The 28 July 2023 incident involving the ...

On average, two lithium-ion battery thermal runaway events occur every week, mostly while aircraft are in cruise ...