Dynamic Evaluation of Absolute Altimeter Configurations.

摘要

Six absolute altimeter display configurations were evaluated in a dynamic situation. Utilizing a GAT II-H simulator,seven rotary-wing aviators 'flew'two simulated nap-of-the-earth missions using each of the six different altimeters. Performance data was collected on reading speed,reading accuracy and pilot preference. The results indicated a significant difference between altimeters with regard to range,scale changes,and placement of the zero point. Questionnaire and rating scale data indicated strong personal preferences.