Human Factors Engineering Testing of Aircraft Cockpit Lighting Systems

Abstract

This TOP outlines the procedures for testing human factors engineering aspects of cockpit lighting and the methodology involved in quantifying, qualifying, and presenting data for cockpit lighting. Cockpit lighting characteristics testing outlined in this TOP include display luminance, illuminance, contrast, balance, uniformity, sunlight readability, display color, night vision imaging system compatibility, and crewstation reflections.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 2011
Accession Number
ADA546383

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Color Temperature
  • Control Panels
  • Engineering
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Instrument Panels
  • Light Sources
  • Low Light Levels
  • Military Aircraft
  • Night Vision
  • Optical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Reflection
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Software Engineering