Head-worn displays for NextGen

Randall E. Bailey; Kevin J. Shelton; J. J. Arthur III

doi:10.1117/12.885847

8 June 2011 Head-worn displays for NextGen

Randall E. Bailey, Kevin J. Shelton, J. J. Arthur III

Proceedings Volume 8041, Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XVI: Design and Applications; 80410G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885847
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

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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Randall E. Bailey, Kevin J. Shelton, and J. J. Arthur III "Head-worn displays for NextGen", Proc. SPIE 8041, Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XVI: Design and Applications, 80410G (8 June 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885847

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