A DEVELOPMENT IN COCKPIT GEOMETRY EVALUATION

Abstract

The overall problem of cockpit evaluation is discussed. Within this context, the specific problem of cockpit geometry evaluation is explored. Known methods for evaluating geometry (the physical layout of the entire cockpit complex-displays, controls, seats, personal equipment, windshield/canopy, interior surface shape, openings for ingress and egress) are summarized. Their advantages and disadvantages are presented. The application of modeling techniques that take advantage of computer capability to improve geometry evaluation is discussed. A research program, in progress, directed toward the full development of a computerized model of the physical aspects of flight crewmen and any cockpit configuration is presented in some detail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0680799

Entities

People

  • Francis L. Cundari
  • Leo F. Hickey
  • Wayne E. Springer

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anthropometry
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Simulators
  • Geometry
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Mathematical Models
  • Military Research
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Systems Analysis and Design