Latency: requirements and implementation of a helmet-mounted cueing system (HMCS) in a fast jet

Yaron S. Kranz

doi:10.1117/12.352823

12 July 1999 Latency: requirements and implementation of a helmet-mounted cueing system (HMCS) in a fast jet

Yaron S. Kranz

Proceedings Volume 3689, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays IV; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352823
Event: AeroSense '99, 1999, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Integrating a Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS) in a fast jet is a challenging task. Successful integration is subjected to numerous factors, from which system latency is one of the most important. An excellent mounted cueing system design by itself may not satisfy the latency requirements at the aircraft level. The bigger latency is, the bigger the gap between real world situation and the interpretation of this situation as presented to the pilot through his HMCS. System latency may induce difficulties in target acquisition by the pilot and other sensors of the aircraft (missile, radar, FLIR, weapon, etc.), it reduces pilot situation awareness and degrades system accuracy and performance. These effects may vary in different avionics configurations as well as in diversified flight conditions. This paper discusses the nature of latency effects in aircraft level, latency operational characteristics and requirements, and recommends approaches and methods to help overcome these effects.

Citation Download Citation

Yaron S. Kranz "Latency: requirements and implementation of a helmet-mounted cueing system (HMCS) in a fast jet", Proc. SPIE 3689, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays IV, (12 July 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352823

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available