Essays about: "Cockpit"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 28 essays containing the word Cockpit.

  1. 16. Visualization of Traffic Information in Head-Mounted Displays for Helicopter Navigation

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Johannes Ernst; [2015]
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    Abstract : One of the major challenges for helicopter pilots are low level flights and landings in degraded visual environments (DVE). Without proper assistance systems, the pilots are prone to lose their situational awareness (SA) when fog, heavy precipitation, limited sunlight and stirred-up sand or snow degrades their view. READ MORE

  3. 17. Visualising uncertainty in aircraft cockpits : Is icon degradation an appropriate visualisation form

    University essay from Institutionen för kommunikation och information

    Author : Ari Kolbeinsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Uncertainty visualisation; Naturalistic decision-making; NDM; Aviation; Aircraft cockpit; Decision support; Situation assessment; Threat assessment.;

    Abstract : Visualising uncertainty information has been a research area for the past decade or so, and this thesis contains the results of an experiment that examines whether prior research on icon degradation for showing uncertainty can be used in a simulated aircraft cockpit environment. Using icon degradation has been suggested as being effective to combat overconfidence bias, as well as to accurately convey information about uncertainty. READ MORE

  4. 18. Automated generic parameterized design of aircraft fairing and windshield

    University essay from Fluida och mekatroniska system

    Author : Aakash Narender Singh; Vijay Govindharajan; [2012]
    Keywords : Catia V5; Aircraft; Fairing; Windshield; Parametric; Generic; design; Catia V5; Aircraft; kåpen; frontrute; Parametric; Generic; design; Catia V5; flygplan; Kåpa; vindruta; Parametric; Generic; design;

    Abstract : The process of design is time consuming and result oriented. There is always a better scope for any design that reduces the time with better precision. Considering this as a major factor during design process, two of the vital parts of the aircraft conceptual design are taken into account where a lot of time can be saved. READ MORE

  5. 19. Embedded Instrument Panel for Construction Equipment

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Rickard Linder; Lars Lagerholm; [2012]
    Keywords : Glass cockpit; CAN; CAN-bus; Tablet; Android; Embedded system; Construction equipment; Wheel loader;

    Abstract : Construction equipment such as wheel loaders and dumpers are constantly getting updated with new technology when it comes to performance and fuel consumption. But the interior in the cockpit has not been exposed to any dramatic changes for decades. READ MORE

  6. 20. Android for Fighter Pilots : Replacing Paper with Tablet Technology

    University essay from Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Christopher DiLorenzo; Christopher Malefors; [2011]
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    Abstract : This thesis is produced as the graduate work in the Master of Science programme Systems in Technology and Society at Uppsala University. The thesis was conducted at Saab Aeronautics situated in Linköping during the spring of 2011. READ MORE