Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System HUD: 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) 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 head-down time in the cockpit. As more and more Naval helicopter missions diversify to include CSAR and CSAR support, devices which effectively enhance night mission performance should be made available to the mission pilots. This report describes the developmental testing results of the ANVIS HUD 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
Oct 16, 1995
Accession Number
ADA385398

Entities

People

  • D. Peters

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Brightness
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Flight
  • Flight Maneuvers
  • Helicopters
  • Light Sources
  • Low Altitude
  • Night Vision
  • Optics
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Search And Rescue
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.