A production program is underway for an Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Shuttle glass cockpit upgrade. A "smart" display architecture is used with a powerful Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processing element and custom graphics accelerator that can render two- and three-dimensional (2-D and 3-D), fully anti-aliased graphical images at 30 Hz update rates. In addition, the Multifunction Display Unit (MDU) can display external NTSC/RS-170 video to crew members, or output an NTSC signal for repeater monitor requirements. The unit is a very compact design-minimizing volume, weight, and power. Advanced AMLCD technology delivers exceptional brightness, gray-scale performance, off-axis viewing, and dynamic image response across the full 6.71/spl times/6.71 in. active display area. High resolution is achieved with 1152/spl times/1152 color dots and 28 shades of gray per primary color. Exceptional imaging quality, throughput, graphics generation, and reliability all combine to produce a display package that greatly enhances flight-deck performance.<>


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    Title :

    High-performance, AMLCD-based "smart" display for the Space Shuttle glass cockpit


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    Publication date :

    1994-01-01


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    776131 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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