Inventors:
Alan E. Siniff - Marion IA, US
Jason D. Marmur - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:
Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701540, 701430, 701436, 701439, 701454, 701458, 701461, 701462, 701523, 701528, 701532, 701533, 3409951, 34099511, 34099514, 34099519, 34099524, 34099527, 353 5, 353 11
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) view combined with information from navigation charts. The operator of a vehicle is not required to mentally combine separate SVS view and navigation charts, increasing situational awareness and decreasing complexity. A synthetic terrain representation is generated, combined with navigation chart information, and displayed. Additionally, the combination may include an indicator indicating the intended path of the current planned course. The combination may be generated with less detailed navigation chart information when further away or more detailed navigation chart information when close, displaying more detail as landmarks are approached. The combination may include indicators representing one or more navigation aids based on information in the navigation charts. The combination may include text based on navigation chart information.