A camera agnostic core monitor for an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) is disclosed. In embodiments, a structured light projector (SLP) generates and projects a precise geometric pattern or other like artifact, which is reflected by collimating elements into the EFVS optical path. Within the optical path, the EFVS focal plane array is illuminated by, and detects, the projected artifacts within the scene imagery captured for display by the EFVS. Image processors assess the presentation of the detected artifacts (e.g., position/orientation relative to the expected presentation of the detected artifact within the scene imagery) to verify that the displayed EFVS imagery is not misleading.

The system, configured for being on board an aircraft, includes a probe for collecting samples of contrail, a chamber for collecting the samples, a collecting conduit for conducting the samples from the collecting probe the collecting chamber and at least one device for measuring at least one parameter characterizing the samples in the collecting conduit while they are conducted from the collecting probe to the collecting chamber. By virtue of the system, it is not necessary to use a second aircraft that follows the aircraft for collecting samples of contrail.

Disclosed is an instrument panel designed to be integrated into an aircraft cockpit, the instrument panel comprising a main structure, extending longitudinally and having a concave shape defining a cavity, this cavity being configured to receive a plurality of navigation command and/or control units, and at least one inner wall, configured to delimit at least two recesses each intended to receive at least one of the plurality of navigation command and/or control units, the instrument panel being characterized in that the main structure is made from a single piece made from a composite material.

Disclosed is an instrument panel designed to be integrated into an aircraft cockpit, the instrument panel comprising a main structure, extending longitudinally and having a concave shape defining a cavity, this cavity being configured to receive a plurality of navigation command and/or control units, and at least one inner wall, configured to delimit at least two recesses each intended to receive at least one of the plurality of navigation command and/or control units, the instrument panel being characterized in that the main structure is made from a single piece made from a composite material.

The aircraft take-off awareness system predicts and informs the pilot about where on the runway certain safety speeds will be achieved. A processor coupled to receive inertial data from the aircraft computes an aircraft weight estimate based at least in part upon the inertial data. The processor then computes a future acceleration prediction based on the computed aircraft weight estimate. Using the future acceleration prediction, the processor then computes the position of various warning reference distances corresponding to predicted positions on the runway at which said certain safety speeds will be achieved. The processor generates a display that it dynamically updates as the reference distances change as the aircraft proceeds down the runway during take-off or aborted take-off.

The aircraft take-off awareness system predicts and informs the pilot about where on the runway certain safety speeds will be achieved. A processor coupled to receive inertial data from the aircraft computes an aircraft weight estimate based at least in part upon the inertial data. The processor then computes a future acceleration prediction based on the computed aircraft weight estimate. Using the future acceleration prediction, the processor then computes the position of various warning reference distances corresponding to predicted positions on the runway at which said certain safety speeds will be achieved. The processor generates a display that it dynamically updates as the reference distances change as the aircraft proceeds down the runway during take-off or aborted take-off.

An aircraft angle of attack and sideslip angle indicator includes a display responsive to angle of attack and sideslip angle measurements from an angle of attack sensor and a sideslip angle sensor on an aircraft. The display depicts angle of attack along a first (preferably vertical) axis, and sideslip angle along a second (preferably horizontal) axis, with the axes intersecting at a display datum which represents acceptable angle of attack and sideslip angle values from the aircraft. The display depicts the aircraft's current angle of attack and sideslip angle with respect to the display datum, thereby indicating to the pilot whether non-optimal (and perhaps dangerous) flight conditions are occurring.

An aircraft angle of attack and sideslip angle indicator includes a display responsive to angle of attack and sideslip angle measurements from an angle of attack sensor and a sideslip angle sensor on an aircraft. The display depicts angle of attack along a first (preferably vertical) axis, and sideslip angle along a second (preferably horizontal) axis, with the axes intersecting at a display datum which represents acceptable angle of attack and sideslip angle values from the aircraft. The display depicts the aircraft's current angle of attack and sideslip angle with respect to the display datum, thereby indicating to the pilot whether non-optimal (and perhaps dangerous) flight conditions are occurring.

A system and method for continuous real-time assessment of the situational awareness of an aircraft operator incorporates gaze sensors to determine the current gaze target (or sequence of gaze targets) of the operator, e.g., which interfaces the operator is looking at. The system receives operational context from aircraft systems indicative of current events and conditions both internal and external to the aircraft (e.g., operational status, mission or flight plan objectives, weather conditions). Based on the determined gaze targets and coterminous operational context, the system evaluates the situational awareness of the operator relative to the operational context, e.g., perceptive of the operational context; comprehending the operational context and its implications, and projecting the operator's perception and comprehension into responsive action and second-order ramifications according to task models indicative of expected behavior.

A system and method for continuous real-time assessment of the situational awareness of an aircraft operator incorporates gaze sensors to determine the current gaze target (or sequence of gaze targets) of the operator, e.g., which interfaces the operator is looking at. The system receives operational context from aircraft systems indicative of current events and conditions both internal and external to the aircraft (e.g., operational status, mission or flight plan objectives, weather conditions). Based on the determined gaze targets and coterminous operational context, the system evaluates the situational awareness of the operator relative to the operational context, e.g., perceptive of the operational context; comprehending the operational context and its implications, and projecting the operator's perception and comprehension into responsive action and second-order ramifications according to task models indicative of expected behavior.