DESIGN AND USE OF COMPUTER-GENERATED ELECTRONIC AREA NAVIGATION MAP DISPLAYS

Experimental investigations of the following problem areas were performed: (1) time-referenced volumetric navigation in the terminal area using computer-generated electronic map displays. (2) preflight and inflight computer data entry employing keyboard, force controller, and light pen devices, and (3) electronic map display data presentation, alphanumeric legibility, symbol identification, and spacing requirements. A parallel investigation of alternate display generation techniques led to the selection of a design approach for a device suitable for use in a flight simulation facility. The device was mechanized for use with a Raytheon 704 minicomputer in the generation of electronic map displays that provide both area and time navigation guidance. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Hughes Aircraft Company

  Aerospace Group
  Culver City, CA  United States  90230
• Authors:
  • Streeter, E
  • Weber, J W
  • McGrath, J J
• Publication Date: 1973-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 212 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cathode ray tubes; Computers; Design; Information display systems; Maps; Navigation
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
• Uncontrolled Terms: Area navigation
• Old TRIS Terms: Faa
• Subject Areas: Design;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051664
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: HAC-P73-226 Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FA72WA-2761
• Files: NTIS
• Created Date: Mar 25 1974 12:00AM