VIRTUAL IMAGE DISPLAY FOR SPACE FLIGHT SIMULATOR.

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Abstract:

This report describes the addition of virtual display imagery to a spacecraft rendezvous and docking simulator. The virtual image display is an optical system which accepts inputs from two image generators and produces a superimposed, virtual image. The major components of the system are a window display, two wide angle rear projection screens, a beamsplitter, a screen drive servo mechanism, and a television projection system. Installation and alignment were accomplished by positioning and leveling the basic structure, attaching the projection enclosures, and installing the window display and projection equipment. Basic operation and performance characteristics, including the relationships of the field of view to the screen size, and the signal voltage to the range, are provided in the report. Recommendations for future improvements in the system, including expansion of the angular field of view and improvement of resolution and brightness, are also given. Author

Author(s):
Neuberger, T. P. ; Myles, W. E. ; Ludwig, U. W.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL PRECISION INC RIVERDALE MD LINK GROUP
Descriptive Note:
Final rept., May 64-Jan 66.
Pagination:
0045

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AMRL-TR-66-58
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 33(615)-1826
Task Number(s):
718401
Project Number(s):
AF-7184
Monitor Series:
TR-66-58
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
(*SPACE FLIGHT, FLIGHT SIMULATORS), (*TELEVISION DISPLAY SYSTEMS, *FLIGHT SIMULATORS), IMAGES, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, SERVOMECHANISMS, ASTRONAUTICS, TRAINING DEVICES, MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Astronautics
Report Date:
1966 Apr 01