Review of the evolution of display technologies for next-generation aircraft

Joseph L. Tchon; Tracy J. Barnidge

doi:10.1117/12.2181092

21 May 2015 Review of the evolution of display technologies for next-generation aircraft

Joseph L. Tchon, Tracy J. Barnidge

Proceedings Volume 9470, Display Technologies and Applications for Defense, Security, and Avionics IX; and Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XX; 94700F (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2181092
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2015, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Advancements in electronic display technologies have provided many benefits for military avionics. The modernization of legacy tanker transport aircraft along with the development of next-generation platforms, such as the KC-46 aerial refueling tanker, offers a timeline of the evolution of avionics display approaches. The adaptation of advanced flight displays from the Boeing 787 for the KC-46 flight deck also provides examples of how avionics display solutions may be leveraged across commercial and military flight decks to realize greater situational awareness and improve overall mission effectiveness. This paper provides a review of the display technology advancements that have led to today’s advanced avionics displays for the next-generation KC-46 tanker aircraft. In particular, progress in display operating modes, backlighting, packaging, and ruggedization will be discussed along with display certification considerations across military and civilian platforms.

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Joseph L. Tchon and Tracy J. Barnidge "Review of the evolution of display technologies for next-generation aircraft", Proc. SPIE 9470, Display Technologies and Applications for Defense, Security, and Avionics IX; and Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XX, 94700F (21 May 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2181092

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