Cockpit Displays: Test and Evaluation

Cockpit Displays: Test and Evaluation
Author: Richard L. Newman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2017-03-02
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1351950835

Cockpit Displays is an in-depth examination of the design rationales, test philosophy and test procedures for cockpit systems. Whilst its main emphasis is on cockpit displays, it also includes an important discussion of flight management systems and mission computers. Areas covered include: the cockpit design process, test techniques for flight displays and equipment, and situation awareness testing. Comparing civil and military requirements, it is an important analysis of the lessons learned from test and evaluation and will be of interest to cockpit systems design engineering staff at major airframe manufacturers, procurement executives and program managers at military aircraft program offices and flight test engineers and test pilots.

Test Techniques for Flight Control Systems of Large Transport Aircraft

Test Techniques for Flight Control Systems of Large Transport Aircraft
Author: Yakui Gao
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128229918

Test Techniques for Flight Control Systems of Large Transport Aircraft offers theory and practice of flight control system tests. It is a systematic and practical guide, providing insights to engineers in flight control, particularly those working on system integration and test validation. Ten chapters cover an introduction to flight control system tests, equipment tests and validation, software tests and validation, flight control law and flying qualities evaluation, tests of flight control subsystems, integration and validation based on the iron bird, ground-based test, flight-tests, airworthiness tests and validation, and finally, the current status and prospects for flight control tests and evaluation. Presents flight control system integration tests and validation for large transport aircraft Includes the most advanced methods and technologies available Details the latest research and its applications Offers theoretical and practical guidance that engineers can use Considers the state-of-the-art and looks to the future of flight control system tests

Evaluating the Spatial Resolution of Flight-Simulator Visual Displays

Evaluating the Spatial Resolution of Flight-Simulator Visual Displays
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2004
Genre:
ISBN:

This paper documents a technique for assessing the spatial resolution of visual display systems like those currently used for flight simulation at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Mesa, Arizona. The introduction defines spatial resolution, and how best to apply the concept in the context of visual display evaluation. The measurement technique is described in detail, as are the CCD-based light measurement device and the techniques developed to calibrate it. Typical spatial resolution data are presented for a variety of display systems. The various steps required for data analysis, and suggested methods for implementing these steps using standard applications programs are presented. The computer programs used to generate and display the test patterns and to estimate spatial resolution are described and are available from Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).

Flight-Test Evaluation of Two Electronic Display Formats for Approach to Landing Under Instrument Conditions

Flight-Test Evaluation of Two Electronic Display Formats for Approach to Landing Under Instrument Conditions
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781725674103

The results of a flight evaluation of two electronic display formats for the approach to landing under instrument conditions are presented. The evaluation was conducted for a base-line electronic display format and for the same format with runway symbology and track information added. The evaluation was conducted during 3 deg, manual straight-in approaches with and without initial localizer offsets. Flight path tracking performance data and pilot subjective comments were examined with regard to the pilot's ability to capture and maintain localizer and glide slope by using both display formats. Morello, S. A. and Knox, C. E. and Steinmetz, G. G. Langley Research Center NASA-TP-1085, L-11867 RTOP 513-52-01-17...

Tristar-i

Tristar-i
Author: R. L. Newman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1995
Genre:
ISBN:

Test and Evaluation of Aircraft Avionics and Weapon Systems

Test and Evaluation of Aircraft Avionics and Weapon Systems
Author: Robert E. McShea
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 1041
Release: 2014-09-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1613531761

This text and practical reference for all personnel involved in avionics and weapons system evaluation and testing, in the air and on the ground. Compiled from 25 years of experience and methods from the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, California, this book has been reviewed by a dozen voluntary experts from the military and industry to ensure all critical components are properly covered. It includes "war stories" from actual evaluations and exercises at the end of each chapter, providing instructors with the ability to reinforce critical concepts. This second edition has been updated and expanded by three chapters to include UAV technology, operational test and evaluation and night vision systems and helmet mounted displays and the chapter exercises have also been expanded and revised.