SIMULATION STUDIES OF AN INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC VERTICAL DISPLAY.
Abstract
The objective of this program is the development of design specifications for a raster scan T.V. integrated flight display suitable for use in fixed-wing, rotarywing and VTOL aircraft. Information requirements were determined and quantified through a systematic analysis of mission requirements and aircraft performance capabilities. 'Data packages' are specified for the mission segments to serve as the basis for formulation of display concepts. Specific display formats are described whose content and dynamic behavior satisfy the analytical requirements. A simulation experimental design is presented which provides the necessary data for statistical analysis. Statistical analysis of simulation data indicates significantly better performance for the integrated display for four out of six flight tasks simulated. These include straight-level flight, maximum performance take-off, instrument landing, and spot hover. Conclusions and specific design recommendations resulting from simulation results and subjective evaluations are presented. Significant among these are: desirability for quantitative indication of altitude, airspeed, vertical velocity and turn-rate; desirability of incorporating computed control information in the display for critical tasks. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0629157
Entities
People
- Marshall B. Kronholm
- Peter R. Williams