Computer-generated Map Display for the Pilot/Vehicle Interface

The computer-generated map display system offers a host of powerful new capabilities. Among these are opportunities to greatly improve the pilot/vehicle interface in tactical aircraft cockpits through integration and clarification of spatial/geographic data. This report describes the results of a survey conducted to evaluate and prioritize formats for integrated digital map displays. Sixteen of the formats judged most valuable by 38 experienced pilots are presented and described, along with the specific survey findings.