1、 An Augmented Virtuality Display for Improving UAV Usability1 Nathan Rackliffe Brigham Young University nrackliffemitre.org Unmanned Air Vehicles(UAVs)promise to change the way we think about aircraft and airspace and they are being used in many different environments;everything from entertainment t
2、o search and rescue operations.One thing common amongst the different UAV platforms is that all use very difficult user interfaces.These interfaces have been designed by engineers and roboticists who do not have training in incorporating the needs of end users.This research involves developing an in
3、novative interface for UAVs that improves situation awareness for the user and demonstrating its effectiveness.Existing UAV interfaces are almost always targeted towards experienced pilots,engineers,or someone who is an expert in both of those fields.The result is interfaces which are confusing and
4、difficult to use for someone who isnt an expert in these areas.The UAV pilots interface is usually just a copy of an aircraft cockpit presented to the user.For someone with a great deal of experience looking at the various dials and gauges this can be helpful,but the experience of flying a UAV is no