Theory and analysis of component errors in aided pursuit tracking in relation to target speed and aided-tracking time constant

Abstract

"Records of error from 27 Ss are analyzed to find the relation between types of error in pursuit tracking and two main determinants of tracking accuracy, target speed, and aided-tracking time constant. Three categories of error are distinguished in the analysis. The short wavelength errors are thought to represent positioning errors or quick adjustive movements to get back on course. The long wavelength errors probably represent errors in rate adjustment. The main finding of this study is that the psychological effects of an aiding device are complex. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)