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Head-up display for Space Shuttle OrbiterThe very nature of Orbiter's approach and landing task must lead to a discussion of a Head-up Display (HUD) as an aid to this task. HUD has been proposed for Orbiter several times since 1970. However, all previous proposals to add HUD to the Orbiter avionics were defeated due to lack of sophistication and accuracy in state-of-the-art HUD systems, a simpler anticipated Orbiter landing task, and the anticipated role of autoland in the Orbiter approach and landing. Recent advances in HUD state-of-the-art and a more realistic understanding of Orbiter flight and handling characteristics make HUD a viable addition to the Orbiter avionics.
Document ID
19790045468
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ivins, M.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Meeting Information
Meeting: Advanced Aircrew Display Symposium
Location: Patuxent River, MD
Start Date: May 10, 1978
Accession Number
79A29481
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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