Energy Management Display for Air Combat Maneuvering.
Abstract
A skill and task analysis of air combat maneuvering was performed. This analysis indicated that a device to aid the pilot to maneuver the aircraft to its aerodynamic limits might be useful, but such a device might be ineffective due to a high level of sensory saturation. The concept for design of the project was predicated upon projected use of future displays for fighter aircraft in air combat maneuvering, pilot training and flight safety aspects. The test energy maneuverability display was designed using a microprocessor for dedicated control. The display format was based on color coding various specific power regions and presenting them in the pilot's peripheral vision. An experiment was designed and executed to determine if the pilot could respond to the specific power color codes and maintain performance of critical pilot tasks. An analysis of test variance indicated no significant degradation of pilot performance with the introduction of color coding to the peripheral vision. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA040198
Entities
People
- Stuart Robinson Powrie
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School