Topographic Information Requirements and Computer-Graphic Display Techniques for Nap-of-the-Earth Flight.

Abstract

This report describes a study undertaken to identify tasks required of Army aviators performing terrain flight, and to determine the ways in which a computer-generated topographic display might aid in the conduct of these tasks. The report provides: (a) an inventory of the full range of preflight and inflight tasks performed by the Army aviator that require the use of map products, overlays, and geographic data; (b) a review of the recent developments and state-of-the-art in computer graphics technology that are applicable to the production of map products and related displays; and (c) descriptions of computer-graphic capabilities that have potential value for the conduct of flight planning, the conduct of navigation, and the accomplishment of related tasks. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA091240

Entities

People

  • Kenneth D. Cross
  • Steven P. Rogers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Altitude
  • Artillery
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Combat Areas
  • Computer Graphics
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Display Systems
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Information Processing
  • Navigation
  • Reliability
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.