This comprehensive description of an increasingly important technology reviews the development of head-up displays (HUDs), particularly specifications and standards, and the operational problems associated with HUD use.
HUD involvement in spatial disorientation and its use in recognizing and recovering from unusual attitudes is discussed. The book summarizes the design criteria including hardware, software, interface and display criteria. It goes on to outline flight tasks to be used for evaluation HUDs and discusses the impact of HUDs on flight training. Recent work indicates that a HUD may allow a significant reduction in the time required to train a pilot on a particular aircraft, even considering non-HUD related tasks.
The author also reviews unresolved HUD issues and makes recommendations for further research. An appendix contains descriptions of significant head-up display formats, and the extensive glossary gives recommended definitions for HUD-related terms. There is also an impressive bibliography, a subject index to the bibliography, and a general index.
Within the military aviation sector the book will be of use to industry, research agencies, test pilot schools and air force training establishments. In the civil sector regulatory authorities, airlines and industry will have an increasing interest in this field.
Reviews the development of head-up displays (HUDs), particularly specifications and standards and the operational problems associated with HUD use. Summarizes design criteria for hardware, software, interface, and display; outlines flight tasks to be used for evaluating HUDs; and discusses the impact of HUDs on flight training. Includes an appendix on HUD formats, and an extensive bibliography with its own index. Of interest to researchers, professionals, and regulators in military and civilian aviation. Distributed by Ashgate. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
