F-18E/F MPCD and UFCD displays

Adrian Miscovich; Errikos Amarilio; Levi Roisman; Ron Warden

doi:10.1117/12.674315

22 May 2006 F-18E/F MPCD and UFCD displays

Adrian Miscovich, Errikos Amarilio, Levi Roisman, Ron Warden

Proceedings Volume 6225, Defense, Security, Cockpit, and Future Displays II; 622506 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674315
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

This paper presents the development, the achievements and the performance of a Multipurpose Color Display (MPCD) and an Up-Front Control Display (UFCD) for the F/A-18 E/F aircraft. Each subassembly of the two displays is described including design trade-offs, problems encountered during the development and selected solutions. Technological achievements are highlighted such as an LED backlight, an infra-red touch panel and the extremely severe environmental conditions we had to meet. The final performance of the two displays significantly exceeds the originally specified requirements. Not less important, the paper describes achievements such as very fast development time, design to cost and the outstanding cooperation between the companies involved in this development. The two displays were flying 18 months after the start of the development at the full satisfaction of the pilots.

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Adrian Miscovich, Errikos Amarilio, Levi Roisman, and Ron Warden "F-18E/F MPCD and UFCD displays", Proc. SPIE 6225, Defense, Security, Cockpit, and Future Displays II, 622506 (22 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674315

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