Part-task simulation of synthetic and enhanced vision concepts for lunar landing

Arthur, Jarvis J.; Bailey, Randall E.; Jackson, Edward M.; Barnes, James R.; Williams, Steven P.; Kramer, Lynda J.

doi:10.1117/12.852917

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“…6) for a lunar lander spacecraft. 30,31 During Apollo, the constraints placed by the design of the Lunar Module (LM) window for crew visibility and landing trajectory were "a major problem." Optimal fuel saving trajectories render the natural vision of the crew from windows inadequate for the approach and landing task.…”

Section: Hwds For Spacecraftmentioning

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A review of head-worn display research at NASA Langley Research Center

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et al. 2015

Display Technologies and Applications for Defense, Security, and Avionics IX; And Head- And Helmet-Mounted Displays XX

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NASA Langley has conducted research in the area of helmet-mounted/head-worn displays over the past 30 years. Initially, NASA Langley's research focused on military applications, but recently has conducted a line of research in the area of head-worn displays for commercial and business aircraft. This work has revolved around numerous simulation experiments as well as flight tests to develop technology and data for industry and regulatory guidance. The paper summarizes the results of NASA's helmet-mounted/head-worn display research. Of note, the work tracks progress in wearable collimated optics, head tracking, latency reduction, and weight. The research lends credence that a small, sunglasses-type form factor of the head-worn display would be acceptable to commercial pilots, and this goal is now becoming technologically feasible. The research further suggests that a head-worn display may serve as an "equivalent" Head-Up Display (HUD) with safety, operational, and cost benefits. "HUD equivalence" appears to be the economic avenue by which head-worn displays can become main-stream on the commercial and business aircraft flight deck. If this happens, NASA's research suggests that additional operational benefits using the unique capabilities of the head-worn display can open up new operational paradigms.

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Section: Hwds For Spacecraftmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of head-worn display research at NASA Langley Research Center

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Bailey

Williams

et al. 2015

Display Technologies and Applications for Defense, Security, and Avionics IX; And Head- And Helmet-Mounted Displays XX

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“…The hover cue was also evaluated as part of a "virtual HUD" concept using a HWD [41]. Due to time limitations, a subset of this matrix was identified as the primary matrix which the majority of EPs were to evaluate; the remainder of the matrix was tested as time permitted.…”

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“…The HWD showed significant potential in providing headup information while simultaneously showing hover cue (aided) guidance [41]. Those with previous familiarity with the hover cue (e.g.…”

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“…The velocity vector provided a graphical depiction of the horizontal velocity (digital readouts of forward and side velocity were also provided). The hover cue was shown on either the ND or on a Head-Worn Display (HWD) [41].…”

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“…Instead, the Apollo 15 landing site was utilized because of the availability of higher resolution data and the interesting terrain features it provided. The out-the-window (OTW) lunar database was created using lunar topology and imagery data collected by the Clementine project [41]. Medium resolution data was used in the general area of the Apollo 15 landing site, approximately 500 meters per elevation post, draped with 125 meter per pixel imagery.…”

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Abstract-Handling qualities embody those qualities or characteristics of an aircraft that govern the ease and precision with which a pilot is able to perform the tasks required in support of an aircraft role. These same qualities are as critical, if not more so, in the operation of spacecraft.A research, development, test, and evaluation process was put into effect to identify, understand, and interpret the engineering and human factors principles which govern the pilot-vehicle dynamic system as they pertain to space exploration missions and tasks. Toward this objective, piloted simulations were conducted at the NASA Langley Research Center and Ames Research Center for earth-orbit proximity operations and docking and lunar landing.These works provide broad guidelines for the design of spacecraft to exhibit excellent handling characteristics. In particular, this work demonstrates how handling qualities include much more than just stability and control characteristics of a spacecraft or aircraft. Handling qualities are affected by all aspects of the "pilot-vehicle dynamic system," including the motion, visual and aural cues of the vehicle response as the pilot performs the required operation or task. A holistic approach to spacecraft design, including the use of manual control, automatic control, and pilot intervention/supervision is described. The handling qualities implications of design decisions are demonstrated using these pilot-in-the-loop evaluations of docking operations and lunar landings.

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Abstract. NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) has conducted research in the area of helmet-mounted display (HMD)/head-worn display (HWD) over the past 30 years. Initially, NASA LaRC's research focused on military applications, but recently NASA has conducted a line of research in the area of HWD for commercial and business aircraft. This work revolved around numerous simulation experiments as well as flight tests to develop technology and data for industry and regulatory guidance. This paper summarizes the results of NASA's HMD/HWD research. Of note, the work tracks progress in wearable collimated optics, head tracking, latency reduction, and weight. The research lends credence to a small, sunglasses-type form factor of the HWD being acceptable to commercial pilots, and this goal is now becoming technologically feasible. The research further suggests that an HWD may serve as an "equivalent" head-up display (HUD) with safety, operational, and cost benefits. "HUD equivalence" appears to be the economic avenue by which HWDs can become mainstream on the commercial and business aircraft flight deck. If this happens, NASA's research suggests that additional operational benefits using the unique capabilities of the HWD can open up new operational paradigms.

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Part-task simulation of synthetic and enhanced vision concepts for lunar landing

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A review of head-worn display research at NASA Langley Research Center

A review of head-worn display research at NASA Langley Research Center

Handling qualities implications for crewed spacecraft operations

Review of head-worn displays for the Next Generation Air Transportation System

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