Synthetic Vision Information System Project

As part of NASA’ s Langley Research Center Aviation Safety Program, Rockwell Collins is leading a team that is developing revolutionary cockpit displays that will give pilots a clear out-the-window view, regardless of weather or time of day.

The Synthetic Vision Information Systems incorporates three types of displays to help increase pilot situational awareness. The head-up display includes terrain cues and helps keep the crew aware of the situation outside of the aircraft. The primary flight display (PFD) integrates all tactical information including flight path, pathway and terrain to augment the crew's decision-making capability. The multifunction display (MFD) provides key strategic information, improving crew awareness of terrain, obstacles, traffic and weather.

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