Accession Number:

AD0776345

Title:

Static Evaluation of Absolute Altimeter Display Designs - Study 1

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL

Personal Author(s):

• Frezell, Thomas L.
• Harden, Donald F.
• Hunt, Paul D.
• Hofmann, Mark A.

Report Date:

1974-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

Six absolute altimeter display designs were evaluated in the static mode. Performance was measured with respect to subjects reading accuracy, speed and preference. The subjects consisted of experienced Army aviators and non-flying college students. The results showed a significant difference between display types as well as between aviators and students.

Descriptors:

• *ALTIMETERS
• *DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• *INSTRUMENT DIALS
• ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE
• FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• PILOTS
• RATINGS
• STUDENTS

Subject Categories:

• Flight Control and Instrumentation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE