The use of EEG to measure cerebral changes during computer-based motion-sickness-inducing tasks

Christopher Strychacz; Erik Viirre; Shawn Wing

doi:10.1117/12.603715

23 May 2005 The use of EEG to measure cerebral changes during computer-based motion-sickness-inducing tasks

Christopher Strychacz, Erik Viirre, Shawn Wing

Proceedings Volume 5797, Biomonitoring for Physiological and Cognitive Performance during Military Operations; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603715
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Motion sickness (MS) is a stressor commonly attributed with causing serious navigational and performance errors. The distinct nature of MS suggests this state may have distinct neural markers distinguishable from other states known to affect performance (e.g., stress, fatigue, sleep deprivation, high workload). This pilot study used new high-resolution electro-encephalograph (EEG) technologies to identify distinct neuronal activation changes that occur during MS. Brain EEG activity was monitored while subjects performed a ball-tracking task and viewed stimuli on a projection screen intended to induce motion sickness/spatial disorientation. Results show the presence of EEG spectral changes in all subjects who developed motion sickness when compared to baseline levels. These changes included: 1) low frequency (1 to 10 Hz) changes that may reflect oculomotor movements rather than intra-cerebral sources; 2) increased spectral power across all frequencies (attributable to increased scalp conductivity related to sweating), 3) local increases of power spectra in the 20-50 Hz range (likely attributable to external muscles on the skull) and; 4) a central posterior (occipital) independent component that shows suppression of a 20 Hz peak in the MS condition when compared to baseline. Further research is necessary to refine neural markers, characterize their origin and physiology, to distinguish between motion sickness and other states and to enable markers to be used for operator state monitoring and the designing of interventions for motion sickness.

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Christopher Strychacz, Erik Viirre, and Shawn Wing "The use of EEG to measure cerebral changes during computer-based motion-sickness-inducing tasks", Proc. SPIE 5797, Biomonitoring for Physiological and Cognitive Performance during Military Operations, (23 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603715

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