This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) contains methods used to measure the optical performance of airborne binocular Head-Up Displays (HUDs). This document covers methods for conformal and non-conformal HUD systems that are intended for use in the cockpit by the pilot or copilot. The focus of this document is on displays that generate the HUD information using a cathode ray tube (CRT), however, the majority of the methods can be applied to other display technologies. These measurement methods are provided for testing to the requirements of AS8055. This document does not address measurement methods for sensor-imaging systems, or displays worn by the pilot (goggles, helmet-mounted displays).
SAE ARP5287-1999 Referenced Document
EIA-503-A-1990 Recommended Practice for the Measurement of X-Radiation from Direct-View Television Picture Tubes (Errata: 03/06/2001)
RTCA DO-160D-1997 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
RTCA DO-178B-1992 SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS IN AIRBORNE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
SAE ARP1782-1989 Photometric and Colorimetric Measurement Procedures for Airborne Direct View CRT Displays
SAE ARP1874-1988 Design Objectives for CRT Displays for Part 25 (Transport) Aircraft
SAE ARP4032-1988 Human Engineering Considerations in the Application of Color to Electronic Aircraft Displays