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Advanced Cockpit Displays
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| Computer simulation of a helicopter using a sidestick controller and unique flight director symbology |
Much of IAR's research has focused on how well information is conveyed to the pilot, and what factors improve or impair that communication. Years of international research have demonstrated that the way that information is presented to the pilot can radically improve or degrade the pilot's ability to comprehend and act appropriately on the information.
IAR has integrated and tested many advanced flat panel displays using its fixed-wing aircraft. Among the projects:
- The design and usefulness of symbolic aircraft instrumentation displays (i.e., symbology) is examined on FRL's Harvard A/C, on an easily and rapidly re-configurable flat-panel (glass-cockpit) display. In particular, this equipment/facility is used to examine and develop symbology for unusual attitude recoveries.
- The presentation of enhanced sensor images is examined on the NRC Falcon 20 aircraft's Enhanced Vision System HUD. FRL is currently in the process of acquiring and integrating the HUD into the Falcon. When installed, the HUD will be used to examine approaches and landings in poor visibility conditions, as well as issues related to enhanced sensor imaging of the world.
Highway-in-the-sky approach guidance symbology on a stereoscopic flat panel display
