Head-up Display

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:technology
gptkbp:advantage Improves situational awareness
Reduces need to look away from critical tasks
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:HUD
gptkbp:application Night vision
Displaying speed in cars
Flight data in aircraft
Navigation information
Weapon aiming
gptkbp:category gptkb:graphical_user_interface
gptkb:technology
Automotive electronics
Aviation electronics
Human–machine interaction
gptkbp:component Optical system
Combiner
Projector unit
Video generation computer
gptkbp:developedBy 1950s
gptkbp:displayType Augmented reality
Transparent display
gptkbp:function Projects information onto a transparent screen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Head-up Display
gptkbp:introducedIn Military aviation
gptkbp:limitation Can be affected by bright sunlight
May cause distraction if overloaded with information
gptkbp:patent gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_(early_versions)
gptkbp:purpose Allows users to view data without looking away from usual viewpoints
gptkbp:relatedTo Helmet-mounted display
Augmented reality display
Windshield display
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:SAE_International
gptkb:Federal_Aviation_Administration
gptkbp:technology gptkb:LED
gptkb:LCD
gptkb:DLP
Laser projection
gptkbp:usedIn Aviation
Military
Automotive industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Collins_Aerospace_avionics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7