Helmet mounted displays : design issues for rotary wing aircraft The incorporation of new technology into aviation has had an enormous impact. Advances in microelectronics stealth technology engine design and electronic sensors and displays have converted simple aircraft into formidable flying machines. In this book recognized experts in aviation helmet mounted displays summarize 25 years of knowledge and experience in HMD visual acoustic and biodynamic performance and user issues such as sizing fitting and emergency egress Contributors Foreword Preface Pt. 1. Introduction: Chapter 1. Introductory overview Clarence E. Rash; Chapter 2. Image sources Clarence E. Rash Melissa H. Ledford and John C. Mora; Chapter 3. Optical designs William E. McLean; Chapter 4. Visual coupling Clarence E. Rash Pt. 2. Design issues: Chapter 5. Optical performance Clarence E. Rash and William E. McLean; Chapter 6. Visual performance William E. McLean and Clarence E. Rash; Chapter 7. Biodynamics B. Joseph McEntire; Chapter 8. Acoustical performance Ben T. Mozo; Chapter 9. Human factors engineering (HFE) issues Joseph R. Licina Pt. 3. HMD performance assessment: Chapter 10. Test and evaluation Clarence E. Rash John C. Mora and Melissa H. Ledford Glossary of HMD terms Notes on contributors Index