A Full-Color, High-Resolution Laser Projector for a Flight Simulator Visual Display

Abstract

Laser projection is a promising approach to solving many of the shortcomings associated with current flight simulator projection methods. The advantages of laser projection were investigated and are discussed. The characteristics of light valve, cathode-ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and laser projectors are compared. It was found that laser projection offers many benefits over current projection technology. Laser projection promises an increased color gamut, higher luminance, zero persistence, and increased line rate. The technology required to develop an efficient, cost-effective laser projector was researched and is described. Recent advances in laser diodes, solid-state diodes, and other rapidly developing technologies and techniques promise new territory for laser projection. It is concluded that laser projection is a promising solution to the shortcomings of flight simulator visual displays and that the technology now exists to develop an efficient, cost effective laser projector. Laser projectors, Projectors, Cathode-ray tubes, Lasers, Resolution, Flight simulators Liquid crystal displays, Visual displays, Laser projection, Night vision goggles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA270578

Entities

People

  • J. C. Gainer
  • Philipp W. Peppler

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cathode Ray Tubes
  • Display Systems
  • Dye Lasers
  • Flight Simulators
  • High Resolution
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Light Sources
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Liquid Crystals
  • Liquid Dye Lasers
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Solid State Lasers
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy