Method and apparatus for obtaining a polar projection for a flight deck window or the like

A computer aided design (CAD) system ascertains the clear view area of a transparency in light of head orientation and refractive properties of the transparency. Obstructions that limit the clear view are also taken into account. The CAD system is particularly useful in assessing the field of view p...

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Main Authors EAKINS MARK E, ROGERS STEVEN B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.05.2012
Subjects
ADVERTISING
APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND,DEAF OR MUTE
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
CRYPTOGRAPHY
DIAGRAMS
DISPLAY
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
GLOBES
PHYSICS
PLANETARIA
SEALS
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Summary:A computer aided design (CAD) system ascertains the clear view area of a transparency in light of head orientation and refractive properties of the transparency. Obstructions that limit the clear view are also taken into account. The CAD system is particularly useful in assessing the field of view provided to a pilot by aircraft windshields and the like.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060549635