An Integrated Aircraft Navigation and Display System Utilising an On-Board Composite Data Base,

Abstract

It is likely that future aircraft will contain a central data base containing feature details, ground elevation, low flying obstruction data, intelligence and mission data. Recent advances in technology have made it possible to implement such a data base within an aircraft. The existence of a central data base facilitates many new functions for both low level ground attack and air defence aircraft. These functions include: improved moving map displays, precision navigation systems, covert radar shadowing, surface to air missile site intervisibility, and perspective terrain displays for use in adverse visibility conditions. The integration of such a system is currently being finalised and forms part of an on going flight trials program in fixed wing jet aircraft. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADP005439

Entities

People

  • D. J. Puleston
  • M. L. Busbridge

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Avionics
  • Composite Materials
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Defense Systems
  • Display Systems
  • Elevation
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Navigation
  • Precision
  • Vehicles
  • Visibility

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.