The ANVIS Head-Up Display: An Analysis of its Application to Naval Helicopters.

Abstract

Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) helicopter pilots routinely utilize Night Vision Goggles to enhance visual capabilities during night operations. The Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) Head-Up Display (HUD), recently tested on the HH-60H Seahawk, provides the capability to display critical flight parameters to the pilots via goggle-mounted display units, thus minimizing headdown time in the cockpit. As more and more naval helicopter missions diversify to include CSAR and CSAR support' devices which effectively enhance night mission pilots. This HUE) system and critically analyzes its advantages and limitations for use in Naval helicopters. In addition, ANVIS HUD symbology is examined from a human factors perspective with recommendations for symbology design and placement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1995
Accession Number
ADA294342

Entities

People

  • Dean Peters

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Classification
  • Flight
  • Helicopters
  • Low Altitude
  • Maneuvers
  • Measurement
  • Night Vision
  • Night Vision Devices
  • Optics
  • Radio Equipment
  • Search And Rescue
  • Security
  • Situational Awareness
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).