Title :
Synthetic vision for improving flight control in night, poor visibility and adverse weather conditions
Author :
Möller, H. ; Sachs, G.
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. Munchen, Germany
Abstract :
Computer-generated vision is discussed as a technique providing visual cues for the pilot. Computer-generated vision may be used in combination with sensor-based techniques. Thus, it is possible to compensate for limitations which sensor-based visual systems have in providing sufficient image. In addition, computer-generated imagery has the potential to provide additional information to the pilot for controlling the flight path or for warning purposes. This potential can yield improved and/or more information as compared with the natural view when looking out of the cockpit window
Keywords :
aerospace computer control; aircraft control; aircraft instrumentation; computer vision; display instrumentation; image processing; sensor fusion; visibility; visual databases; adverse weather; computer-generated vision; flight control; flight path control; poor visibility; synthetic vision; terrain information; warning; Aerospace control; Air traffic control; Aircraft navigation; Image databases; Image generation; Image sensors; Laser radar; Optical sensors; Sensor systems; Visual system;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1993. 12th DASC., AIAA/IEEE
Conference_Location :
Fort Worth, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1343-7
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1993.283534
