Title :
Driver´s enhanced vision system-DEVS: A technical approach for aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Author :
Wright, Joseph A. ; Hampton, Lawrence M. ; Ho, Dung
Author_Institution :
FAA Tech. Center, Atlantic City, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Information about new computer-based equipment and vision enhancement devices which will help the airport rescue services perform their assigned mission, under sub optimal conditions is provided. Operating scenarios and capabilities are outlined, together with required capabilities and system elements. The use of forward looking infrared, transparent window displays, symbol generators, geographic information systems and vehicle electrical upgrades is described.
Keywords :
emergency services; DEVS; aircraft rescue; airport rescue services; fire fighting services; forward looking infrared; geographic information systems; symbol generators; transparent window displays; vehicle electrical upgrades; vision enhancement devices; Accidents; Air safety; Aircraft navigation; Airports; FAA; Fires; Machine vision; Rain; Vehicle safety; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference, 1993., Proceedings of the IEEE-IEE
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1235-X
DOI :
10.1109/VNIS.1993.585732
