This memo provides recommendations for the dimensions of the minimal CHMB based on a study of pilot head motion in actual flight. These recommended dimensions should accommodate the vast majority of the targeted head motion exhibited by the vast majority of pilots.
The effects of the rotating pointers and gradation marks of head-up display (HUD) airspeedindicator (ASI) and altimeter symbology formats were examine...
Head-up Displays (HUDs) are being installed in air transports in order to allow manual approaches, landings, and takeoffs in poor visibility. HUDs mak...
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