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Enhancing Situational Awareness For Rotorcraft Pilots Using Virtual And Augmented Reality, Ardit Pranvoku
Enhancing Situational Awareness For Rotorcraft Pilots Using Virtual And Augmented Reality, Ardit Pranvoku
Theses and Dissertations
Rotorcraft pilots often face the challenge of processing a multitude of data, integrating it with prior experience and making informed decisions in complex, rapidly changing multisensory environments. Virtual Reality (VR), and more recently Augmented Reality (AR) technologies have been applied for providing users with immersive, interactive and navigable experiences. The research work described in this thesis demonstrates that VR/AR are particularly effective in providing real-time information without detracting from the pilot's mission in both civilian and military engagements. The immersion of the pilot inside of the VR model provides enhanced realism. Interaction with the VR environment allows pilots to practice …
Engineering A Prophylactic Cap For Multi-Dose Vial Disinfection, Rebecca Lee Charboneau
Engineering A Prophylactic Cap For Multi-Dose Vial Disinfection, Rebecca Lee Charboneau
Theses and Dissertations
Recently, multi-dose vials (MDVs) have demonstrated significant bioburden, with randomized studies revealing bacterial contamination rates up to 27%. When the proper protocol of disinfecting the vial diaphragm with a pre-saturated wipe is followed, MDV bioburden is eliminated. However, when this sterilization protocol is neglected, the susceptibility of MDV to house potential nosocomial pathogens intensifies. In this work, the usability and effectiveness of a novel device, referred to as the Vial Cap, are investigated to gauge the feasibility and acceptability of this device as a method of MDV disinfection. The usability of the Vial Cap was evaluated using principle human factors …