Synthetic Vision Enhanced Surface Operations With Head-Worn Display for Commercial Aircraft

Arthur, Jarvis J.; Prinzel, Lawrence J.; Shelton, Kevin J.; Kramer, Lynda J.; Williams, Steven P.; Bailey, Randall E.; Norman, Robert M.

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“…29,30 For both experiments, fullcolor monocular HWD display concepts were evaluated to address previously witnessed display technology limitations.…”

Section: High-fidelity Simulation Experimentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To meet the "weather-independence" goal of NextGen, game-changing technology is needed to safely overcome these constraints. Arthur et al 30 reported a study that demonstrated the usefulness of HWDs, paired with other technologies, to more effectively address this problem. The research examined the use of an SV/EVS HWD concept, in concert with flight deck interval management (FIM) technologies, to conduct very closely spaced simultaneous-dependent parallel runway operations under restricted visual conditions.…”

Section: Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approachesmentioning

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

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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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“…29,30 For both experiments, fullcolor monocular HWD display concepts were evaluated to address previously witnessed display technology limitations.…”

Section: High-fidelity Simulation Experimentsmentioning

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“…24,25 For both experiments, full-color HWD display concepts were evaluated in surface operations to address previously witnessed display technology limitations.…”

Section: High-fidelity Simulation Experimentsmentioning

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“…To meet the "weather-independence" goal of NextGen, game-changing technology is needed to safely overcome these constraints. 25 reported on representative study that demonstrated the usefulness of HWDs, paired with other technologies, to more effectively address the problem prescribed for NextGen. The research examined the use of a S/EV HWD concept, in concert with Flight deck Interval Management (FIM) technologies, to conduct very closely spaced simultaneous dependent parallel runway operations under restricted visual conditions.…”

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

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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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“…The requirements for a HWD to meet a "HUD-equivalent" capability may be derived from FAA guidance material. For instance, under EFVS operations, these "essential features" of the HUD or equivalent display were described as follows (Bailey, Kramer, and Williams, 2009):…”

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Head-worn displays for NextGen

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The operating concepts emerging under the Next Generation air transportation system (NextGen) require new technology and procedures -not only on the ground-side -but also on the flight deck. Flight deck display and decision support technologies are specifically targeted to overcome aircraft safety barriers that might otherwise constrain the full realization of NextGen. One such technology is the very lightweight, unobtrusive head-worn display (HWD). HWDs with an integrated head-tracking system are being researched as they offer significant potential benefit under emerging NextGen operational concepts. Two areas of benefit for NextGen are defined. First, the HWD may be designed to be equivalent to the Head-Up Display (HUD) using Virtual HUD concepts. As such, these operational credits may be provided to significantly more aircraft for which HUD installation is neither practical nor possible. Second, the HWD provides unique display capabilities, such as an unlimited field-of-regard. These capabilities may be integral to emerging NextGen operational concepts, eliminating safety issues which might otherwise constrain the full realization of NextGen. The paper details recent research results, current HWD technology limitations, and future technology development needed to realize HWDs as a enabling technology for NextGen.

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Synthetic Vision Enhanced Surface Operations With Head-Worn Display for Commercial Aircraft

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

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

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

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

Head-worn displays for NextGen

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