Application of flat panel devices to avionics head-up and helmet-mounted displays

Christopher T. Bartlett

doi:10.1117/12.266342

7 February 1997 Application of flat panel devices to avionics head-up and helmet-mounted displays

Christopher T. Bartlett

Proceedings Volume 2949, Imaging Sciences and Display Technologies; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.266342
Event: Advanced Imaging and Network Technologies, 1996, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

Avionics head up and helmet mounted displays have severe demands on luminance and resolution. There is a requirement to view the display over a range of ambient illumination from full sunlight to night and to provide high accuracy for weapon release. Installation constraints further complicate the optical design and mass is crucial for the head mounted hardware. Currently, the only display device that can meet these demands is the monochrome cathode ray tube (CRT). This paper explores the potential for replacing the CRT with a flat panel device (FPD). The problem areas such as installation, illumination and drive are discussed and the suitability of various flat panel technologies is considered. The potential for color is also reviewed. The paper is intended as an introduction to the application and future papers will address achievements as development progresses.

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Christopher T. Bartlett "Application of flat panel devices to avionics head-up and helmet-mounted displays", Proc. SPIE 2949, Imaging Sciences and Display Technologies, (7 February 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.266342

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