Synthetic vision flight tests for precision approach and landing

摘要

A synthetic vision system comprising computer generated visual information presented to the pilot via a head mounted display was flight tested for precision approach and landing. The displayed visual information provided a three-dimensional image of the outside world and an integrated flight guidance symbology. The synthetic vision is generated in real-time with the use of a dedicated software and a high performance graphics computer. The synthetic vision system is connected with a high precision navigation system using differential global positioning and inertial sensor data.