Friday, September 12, 2008

HUD - head up display

A head-up display, or HUD, is any transparent display that presents data without requiring the user to look away from his or her usual viewpont. The origin of the name stems from the user being able to view information with their head "up" and looking forward, instead of angled down looking at lower instruments.

Although they were initially developed for military aviation, HUDs are now used in commercial aircraft, automobiles, and other applications.


Co-Pilot's HUD of a C-130JHUD of an F/A-18C

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