Test Techniques for Evaluating Flight Displays
Abstract
The rapid development of graphics technology allows for greater flexibility in aircraft displays, but display evaluation techniques have not kept pace. Historically, display evaluation has been based on subjective opinion and not on the actual aircraft/pilot performance. Existing electronic display specifications and evaluation techniques am reviewed. A display rating technique analogous to handling qualities ratings has been developed and is recommended for future evaluations. The choice of evaluation pilots is also discussed and the use of a limited number of trained evaluators is recommended over the use of a larger number of operational pilots.... Flight testing, Flight symbology, Helmet-mounted display, HMD, Head-up display, HUD, Flight displays, Electronic display standards, Display evaluation, Display readability rating scale, Display controllability rating scale.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA260295
Entities
People
- Loran A. Haworth
- Richard L. Newman
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration