Dr. Charles M Oman
Senior Lecturer
Primary DLC
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
MIT Room:
33-322
Areas of Interest and Expertise
Aerospace Physiology and Human Factors
Human Planetary Exploration Mission Design
Cockpit Displays and Flight Simulation
Human Orientation and Navigation in Real and Virtual Environments
Space Travel
Human Exploration of Mars
Human Planetary Exploration Mission Design
Cockpit Displays and Flight Simulation
Human Orientation and Navigation in Real and Virtual Environments
Space Travel
Human Exploration of Mars
Research Summary
Dr. Oman's interests include understanding how humans maintain spatial orientation in the absence of gravity is not only important for astronauts, but also for neurobiologists and cognitive scientists since gravity is a universal constant in normal evolution and development.