The objectives of this study were to review the current state of aircraft multifunction display and control system (MPDCS) design methods and develop a quantitative method of designing MFDCSs that incorporate important human factors issues. Reports in the literature indicate that MFDCS design can influence flight performance. However, current design methods rely primarily on the designer's intuition and experience. MFDCSs in aircraft cockpits use computer-generated graphics and symbology that have integrated and largely replaced the myriad discrete electromechanical flight instruments found in older aircraft. While much is known about the physical and visual properties of MFDCSs, less is known about which human factors are important for their design and use. MFDCSs may result in greater workload if the distribution of virtual instruments, graphical and text data, and control functions in an n-dimensional structure of display pages places excessive cognitive and psychomotor demands on pilots during either routine or emergency situations. A quantitative method was developed, involving the derivation of a weighted sum of separate cost functions, each of which incorporates the effects of an arbitrary number of human factors and MFDCS design guidelines. The method models, using a high level of abstraction, a pilot's search for specific information or functions among alternative hierarchies of MFDCS display pages. An annealing algorithm was proposed as an effective numerical method for finding the display page hierarchy that minimizes the composite cost function.

Display systems are the vital indicators that monitor the various avionics, environmental, and electronic systems that keep aircraft in the air. "Aircraft Display Systems" introduces the reader to the means by which information is presented to the crew, enabling them to carry out their tasks safely and successfully. "Aircraft Display Systems" provides an assessment of the current and potential future information needs in civil and military flight decks. It also offers the reader an appreciation of the technologies available to the display engineer in order to provide solutions that meet those needs. This volume will be an invaluable source of information to all those involved in aircraft design, build, testing, and investigation. Copublished with Professional Engineering Publishing. For orders from Europe and the Middle East, please contact 44 (0) 1243 843294 or [email protected]

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6st International Conference on IoT as a Service, IoTaaS 2020, which took place in Xi’an, China, in November 2020. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The 69 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 136 submissions. The papers present two technical tracks and three workshops: The Second Workshop on Edge Intelligence and Computing for Iot Communications and Applications, the Workshop on Satellite Communication Networks for Internet of Things, the Workshop on Satellite Communications

The function of a multifunctional display (MFD) system is to provide the crew access to a variety of data, or combinations of data, used to fly the aircraft, to navigate, to communicate, and to manage aircraft systems. MFDs may also display primary flight information (PFI) as needed to insure continuity of operations. This document sets forth design and operational recommendations concerning the human factors considerations for MFD systems.The MFD system may contain one or more electronic display devices capable of presenting data in several possible formats. MFDs are designed to depict PFI, navigation, communication, aircraft state, aircraft system management, weather, traffic, and/or other information used by the flight crew for command and control of the aircraft. The information displayed may be combined to make an integrated display or one set of data may simply replace another.The information contained in this document can be applied to the design of all MFDs, including electronic flight bags (EFB), regardless of aircraft type. This document makes extensive use of "lessons learned" and information developed and currently in use by systems and airframe manufacturers through the evolutionary development of today's advanced systems.Some assumptions used in developing this document include: MFDs will incorporate a human-centered design using knowledge gained from previous work and research. This document is intended to apply to new systems or modifications to existing systems. Each function of a MFD is capable of providing accurate and timely information appropriate to the tasks of the flight crew for certain aircraft operations throughout all phases of flight. MFD systems will be based on the aeronautical English language, but other languages may have to be considered. MFD systems will meet international harmonized certification requirements. Use of the information in this document is subject to the certification requirements for a given airplane. The design process should include operator training considerations throughout its development. PFI will be available on the flight deck at all times. The G-10 committee has agreed to stabilize this document as the content has been determined to be basic and stable information not dynamic in nature.

Cockpit Displays is an in-depth examination of the design rationales, test philosophy and test procedures for cockpit systems. Whilst its main emphasis is on cockpit displays, it also includes an important discussion of flight management systems and mission computers. Areas covered include: the cockpit design process, test techniques for flight displays and equipment, and situation awareness testing. Comparing civil and military requirements, it is an important analysis of the lessons learned from test and evaluation and will be of interest to cockpit systems design engineering staff at major airframe manufacturers, procurement executives and program managers at military aircraft program offices and flight test engineers and test pilots.

Avionics provide crews and passengers with an array of capabilities. Cockpit crews can operate with fewer pilots, greater efficiency, and immediate critical information. Passengers can enjoy the ultimate in inflight entertainment: live television and audio broadcasts and access to the Internet and e-mail. Since avionics are the among most ex