Design and Use of Computer-Generated Electronic Area Navigation Map Displays.

Abstract

Experimental investigations of the following problem areas were performed: (1) time-referenced volumetric navigation in the terminal area using computer-generated electronic map displays. (2) preflight and inflight computer data entry employing keyboard, force controller, and light pen devices, and (3) electronic map display data presentation, alphanumeric legibility, symbol identification, and spacing requirements. A parallel investigation of alternate display generation techniques led to the selection of a design approach for a device suitable for use in a flight simulation facility. The device was mechanized for use with a Raytheon 704 minicomputer in the generation of electronic map displays that provide both area and time navigation guidance. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0771595

Entities

People

  • Edward Streeter
  • J. William Weber
  • James J. Mcgrath

Organizations

  • Hughes Aircraft Company

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Control Simulators
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Flight
  • Flight Simulations
  • Guidance
  • Identification
  • Inflight
  • Keyboards
  • Light Pens
  • Midrange Computers
  • Navigation
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Terminals

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space