TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF EIDOPHOR.

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Abstract:

A technical evaluation of the Eidophor large screen TV display was performed. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the equipment suitability for implementation into the air traffic control environment. The areas of concern included display quality, equipment reliability and maintainability, projector layout, screen selection and size, interfaces with existing equipments, a system performance in an anticipated equipment configuration, and an ambient lighting system for viewing areas. It was concluded that the Eidophor is suitable for use in the air traffic control environment. Recommendations are made for equipment modifications to better the interface with existing equipments. Guidelines are established planning layout and maintenance. Documentation requirements are established. An ambient lighting system is recommended. References is made to the literature for application data. Author

Author(s):
Woodson, Floyd B.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY N J
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Annotation:
Technical evaluation of the Eidophor TV display system.
Pagination:
0052

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-RD-66-69
Project Number(s):
FAA-150-511-02X
Monitor Series:
66-69
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*TELEVISION DISPLAY SYSTEMS, *AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS), TELEVISION EQUIPMENT, RADAR EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance, Non-Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
EIDOPHOR TELEVISION PROJECTORS, EVALUATION
Report Date:
1966 Sep 01