A conceptual design is presented of a large field-of-view, high resolution visual system with an integrated flexible cab configuration that can be procured with a high degree of confidence in the 1982-84 time period. The mission requirements are defined for the Army Rotorcraft System Integration Simulator (RSIS) which incorporates this Advanced Cab and Visual System (ACAVS). A brief description is provided of the NASA-Ames Vertical Motion Simulator as it will be configured with ACAVS installed. Major ACAVS system requirements are addressed and some attention is given to their relationships to the intended mission. Four existing visual display technologies and computer generated imagery approaches are identified and their potential application to ACAVS is described. The ACAVS conceptual design is presented and a comparison is made of major requirements and goals to final system specifications.
The paper closes with a brief discussion of potential applications of the RSIS to future helicopter systems design, integration, product improvement evaluations and safety analysis.