Proceedings Article | 23 May 2012
Proc. SPIE. 8383, Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XVII; and Display Technologies and Applications for Defense, Security, and Avionics VI
KEYWORDS: Driver's vision enhancers, Military display technology, Video, Fourier transforms, Image resolution, LCDs, Head-mounted displays, CRTs, Heads up displays, Dismounted soldiers
The military display market is analyzed in terms of four of its segments: avionics, vetronics,
dismounted soldier, and command and control. Requirements are summarized for a number of
technology-driving parameters, to include luminance, night vision imaging system compatibility,
gray levels, resolution, dimming range, viewing angle, video capability, altitude, temperature, shock
and vibration, etc., for direct-view and virtual-view displays in cockpits and crew stations. Technical
specifications are discussed for selected programs.