Abstract: An integrated flight instrument which provides unambiguous information regarding the motion of a hovering aircraft. The instrument accurately depicts motion in six degrees of freedom (roll, pitch, yaw, forward translation, lateral translation, and vertical translation), as well as aircraft power requirements and utilization.

Abstract: An integrated flight instrument which provides unambiguous information regarding the motion of a hovering aircraft. The instrument accurately depicts motion in six degrees of freedom (roll, pitch, yaw, forward translation, lateral translation, and vertical translation), as well as aircraft power requirements and utilization.

Abstract: A human centered informational display is disclosed that can be used with vehicles (e.g. aircraft) and in other operational environments where rapid human centered comprehension of an operational environment is required. The informational display integrates all cockpit information into a single display in such a way that the pilot can clearly understand with a glance, his or her spatial orientation, flight performance, engine status and power management issues, radio aids, and the location of other air traffic, runways, weather, and terrain features. With OZ the information is presented as an integrated whole, the pilot instantaneously recognizes flight path deviations, and is instinctively drawn to the corrective maneuvers. Our laboratory studies indicate that OZ transfers to the pilot all of the integrated display information in less than 200 milliseconds. The reacquisition of scan can be accomplished just as quickly. Thus, the time constants for forming a mental model are near instantaneous.

Abstract: A slide holding a film with an image containing portion adapted for use in n application such as Night Vision Goggle training in which the film in the slide is to receive an extremely low level of light. A combination of filters is placed adjacent the light receiving face of the film and an opaque mat having a cutout corresponding to the film image bearing portion is placed adjacent both the light receiving side of the filters and the light output face of the film to reduce the amount of stray light reaching the film with the components held together by a pair of frame members each holding a glass plate next to a mat.

Abstract: An eye piece focusing aid provides improved focusing of an eye onto an intensified image screen of a NVG. A lens cap or blocking screen has two small holes (approximately one to two millimeters in diameter) which appear as a single hole when the retina of the eye is focused on the intensified image screen.