Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and methods, embodiments of which provide increased situation awareness information in an improved Synthetic Vision System (SVS). According to the present invention, a Primary Flight Display (PFD), a top-down view Multi-Function Display (MFD), and side-view Vertical Profile Display (VPD) are presented on one user interface with an input device, such as a transparent touch screen for quick and easy data entry. The present invention also provides color shading, such as red, to communicate areas where the aircraft may be in conflict with terrain or obstacles at a point in time in the future.

Abstract: A display system for a vehicle is provided. The display system includes a display configured to render a representation of an intended vehicle path. At least one relative speed indicator is rendered upon the display. The at least one relative speed indicator is configured to move along the representation of the intended vehicle path, in an area of the display that is peripheral to a focus area of the display, in response to a difference between an actual value of a speed-based parameter and a preferred value of a speed-based parameter of the vehicle.