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Pilot Preferences on Vector Moving-Map Displays

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2000

Maura C. Lohrenz
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Centre
Stephanie A. Myrick
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Centre
Michael E. Trenchard
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Centre
John W. Ruffner
Affiliation:
DCS Corporation
Tyrus Cohan
Affiliation:
University of South Mississippi

Abstract

Vector map databases offer the potential for customised cockpit moving-map displays, in which user-specified cartographic features can be layered to meet mission requirements. The disadvantage of vector moving-maps is the potential for increased user workload. In 1995, the Naval Research Laboratory and the Naval Air Weapons Center jointly performed a preference study, during which aircrew viewed demonstrations of prototype moving-map displays and responded to a detailed questionnaire concerning the usefulness of each display. This paper summarises aircrew interviews from that study pertaining to both vector moving-map displays and vector feature overlays, including Height-Above-Threshold (HAT), threat rings, and Clear Line-of-Sight (CLOS).

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© 2000 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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