Field evaluation of a Synthetic Vision information System onboard the NASA Aries 757 at Eagle County Regional Airport

Schnell, Thomas; Etherington, Timothy J.; Vogl, Teresa; Postnikov, Aleksey

doi:10.1109/dasc.2002.1052980

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“…Previous experience with this tunnel format indicates that workload diminishes rapidly as pilots become accustomed to the mechanics of the flight path vector and predictor symbology. 10 Some pilots adapted readily to flying the tunnel, while others had difficulty capturing and remaining within the tunnel, particularly during maneuvering flight (e.g., turns). More experience with the tunnel concept would appear to be appropriate before it could be reliably used as a basis for manual control.…”

Section: Pilot Observations Of Svsmentioning

confidence: 99%

<title>Terminal area operations with enhanced and synthetic vision: experience in the Boeing technology demonstrator</title>

et al. 2003

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Several emerging technologies were recently demonstrated in a Boeing 737-900 as part of Boeing's Technology Demonstrator (BTD) program. Among these technologies were two enhanced vision systems and a synthetic vision system, including synthetic displays to support surface operations. This project gained operational experience with enhanced and synthetic vision systems operating in a context that included Required Navigation Performance (RNP) terminal area operations, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) approach and landing, and Integrated Area Navigation (IAN). The technologies were demonstrated to a broad mix of constituents involved in research, regulation, and acquisition in the transport category environment. This paper describes the systems demonstrated, the context in which they were used, and perceived benefits of integrating them in an operational environment. Lessons learned in the implementation of these technologies throughout the program are described and subjective data from participants are summarized.

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Section: Pilot Observations Of Svsmentioning

confidence: 99%

<title>Terminal area operations with enhanced and synthetic vision: experience in the Boeing technology demonstrator</title>

et al. 2003

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“…Synthetic Vision Systems (SVS) displays provide pilots with a continuous view of terrain, and when combined with integrated advanced guidance symbology, have been shown to significantly increase situation awareness (SA) and pilot performance while decreasing workload during operations in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. It has been hypothesized that SVS displays may improve safety and operational flexibility of flight in IMC to a level comparable to clear-day Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), regardless of actual visibility [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It has been hypothesized that SVS displays may improve safety and operational flexibility of flight in IMC to a level comparable to clear-day Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), regardless of actual visibility [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Significant progress has been made towards evolving SVS displays, establishing their potential overall benefits and refining intended uses [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. While a substantial amount of data has been accumulated demonstrating the capabilities of SVS to improve SA and reduce workload, a fundamental in-flight comparison to current day general aviation (GA) "round dials" cockpit instrumentation was warranted to further quantify those improvements and translate them into meaningful potential safety and operational benefits.…”

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confidence: 99%

Effectively Transforming IMC Flight Into Vmc Flight: An Svs Case Study

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et al. 2006

2006 Ieee/Aiaa 25TH Digital Avionics Systems Conference

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A flight-test experiment was conducted using the NASA LaRC Cessna 206 aircraft. Four primary flight and navigation display concepts, including baseline and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) concepts, were evaluated in the local area of Roanoke Virginia Airport, flying visual and instrument approach procedures. A total of 19 pilots, from 3 pilot groups reflecting the diverse piloting skills of the GA population, served as evaluation pilots. Multi-variable Discriminant Analysis was applied to three carefully selected and markedly different operating conditions with conventional instrumentation to provide an extension of traditional analysis methods as well as provide an assessment of the effectiveness of SVS displays to effectively transform IMC flight into VMC flight.

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