Expanded field of view (EFOV) display for real-time, manned, interactive air combat simulation, including close-in combat
US5272652A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B9/003
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expanded field of view visual display concept capable of conducting credible close-in or within visual range (WVR) air-to-air combat from a single computer graphics display screen. By use of the invention, the visual scene content that normally exists outside and around the cockpit of a fighter aircraft can be condensed onto a single CRT screen or video projection screen in such a manner that pilots have good situational awareness, even in close-in-combat, and can fly credible air combat. An expanded field of view visual display is created, referred to as target coordinate display (TCD), capable of conducting credible close-in simulated air combat from a single CRT display or video projection screen. The display handles multiple aircraft, shows friendly aircraft formations, is usable in real time, shows weapon release information, is easily adapted to by pilots, and yields credible air combat simulation results.
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