Evaluation of Synthetic Vision Overlay Concepts for UAV Sensor Operations: Landmark Cues and Picture-in-Picture
Abstract
Of all the information displays in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) control station, video imagery from UAV- mounted cameras is particularly valuable. Pilots use imagery from UAV cameras to verify a clear path for ground operations, scan for air traffic, and identify navigational landmarks, and potential obstructions. Sensor operators use video imagery from a UAV gimbal-mounted camera to conduct a wide variety of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance activities as well as to support combat operations. Video imagery quality, however, can often be compromised by narrow camera field-of-view, datalink degradations, poor environmental conditions, bandwidth limitations, or a highly cluttered visual scene (e.g., in urban areas or mountainous terrain).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA444719
Entities
People
- Gloria Calhoun
- Heath Ruff
- Jeremy Nelson
- Mark Draper
Organizations
- General Dynamics