Scanned Laser Visual System Feasibility Study.
Abstract
This report outlines the general visual simulation requirements for military fixed wing and rotary wing attack aircraft. Reference is made to previous approaches to wide-angle visual simulation systems with rationale for choosing the proposed scanned laser visual system approach. The scanned laser visual system utilizes laser beams to scan a terrain model board and a spherical display screen over a 175 deg. horizontal by 60 deg. vertical field of view with 5-arc minutes image resolution. A detailed description and a set of performance parameters are provided for the proposed system. Problem areas in constructing the proposed system are identified and discussed. In the discussion of problem areas, reference is made to existing technology relevant to the proposed system, a collection of information from vendors of required components, past experimental work and a theoretical analysis of the optical design aspects of possible alternate design approaches. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 23, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA029054
Entities
People
- A. M. Spooner
- D. R. Lobb
- R. A. Waldrop
Organizations
- American Airlines