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Automation of crew procedures using multifunction display and control systemsA multifunction display and control system (MFDCS) design concept has been developed for the Orbiter spacecraft. The system provides for automation of crew procedures, fault prioritization, incorporation of checklists and procedures into the display and control system and system flexibility in response to mission variation, increased experience and advancing display and control technology. Hardware included in the system includes a multifunction keyboard using programmable legend switches, a medium size flat panel display for presentation of alphanumeric information and a color CRT for the display of schematic diagrams. The access schema for the multifunction display and control system preserves the single function capability of the present set of dedicated switches while also providing for automation of many of the checklists and procedures. A basic design feature of the system is the ability to change the relative level of automation and crew interaction without modifying the system hardware or basic software operating system.
Document ID
19840058299
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spiger, R. J.
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Tonkin, M. H.
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
84A41086
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-16645
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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