Title :
Multiple function sensors for enhanced vision application
Author :
Patterson, Walter W.
Author_Institution :
Adv. Radar Dept., Westinghouse Electr. Syst. Group, Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
Enhanced vision, a system which includes sensors capable of supporting the means for safe operation in a low-visibility (fog) environment, is discussed. EVS (enhanced vision system) candidate sensors are described. A modularly architected sensor system with a new X-band weather radar as its principle sensor is proposed as a cost-effective means of achieving ESAS (enhanced situation awareness system) (including EVS) functional capability
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; infrared detectors; microwave detectors; optical sensors; radar equipment; remote sensing by radar; X-band weather radar; commercial aviation; cost-effective means; enhanced situation awareness system; enhanced vision; fog; low-visibility; modularly architected sensor; multiple function sensors; Aerospace electronics; Aerospace industry; Aircraft navigation; Airports; Cost function; Fans; Machine vision; Satellite navigation systems; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1992. Proceedings., IEEE/AIAA 11th
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0820-4
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1992.282185
