Building and programming a Synthetic Vision and Information System.

by James P. Hauser, Ph.D.

Includes Workbook and CD

A 175-page workbook describes each phase of development of an EFIS system; designing the graphical interface, configuring hardware and implementing data sources.

The book is accompanied by a CD with source code for each program EFIS CD described in the text.

Designing an EFIS System: Building and Programming an SVIS

The first book to explain, step-by-step, how to construct, and write software for, an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS). This PC-based system displays 3D terrain, attitude and heading, navigation and other data. The book also describes how to assemble and configure hardware for the system.

A CD included with the book contains all source code for programs shown in the book----greatly simplifying the design task. As an example, the CD also contains a dynamic display of an airplane on final approach to a runway, showing symbology in motion.

All required software is freely available; no proprietary programs are needed. Software may be modified and redistributed without fees.

The book and CD are recommended for anyone who needs to understand---or design---the electronic display of information, the most important advance in cockpit technology in 25 years. Information in the book and CD can also be used to design a visual interface for flight simulation.

Written by James P. Hauser, Ph.D, former teacher of Avionics Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School. A graduate of the Air Force Academy and former USAF pilot, Jim Hauser is now president of AeroSpectra, an engineering design and consulting firm in avionics