Speaker: Mike Kalmansh
Title: Projection Displays for Avionics
Abstract: Often cited by industry experts as “the greatest thing since sliced bread”, projection displays have taken the avionics community by storm. Comments such as “omigod, where can I get one (LPG, Morgan Hill, CA)”, and “by golly, this is just the finest display I’ve ever seen” (VMS, Fremont, CA)” are typical of the reactions to this exciting new technology. With virtually unlimited resolution and wide viewing angle, broad color gamut, high contrast and brightness and a price / performance ratio that’s hard to beat, existing paradigms haven’t just been shifted, they’ve been smashed!!!
New Rockwell Collins projection display products, some in development and others inching into production, range from a tidy little 4.5 inch square CRT replacement to a mind-boggling 20×8-inch fully panoramic cockpit display. These incorporate similar architectures, components and subassemblies, supporting the ultimate “one size fits all” capability which lets projectors be used almost anywhere displays are needed.
Kaiser Electronics, a Rockwell Collins Business, has been developing avionics projection displays for over five years, and has several projection display development and production programs underway. These efforts will be highlighted and some of the key issues involved will be discussed.
Speaker Background: Mike Kalmanash is a Staff Scientist at Kaiser Electronics, where he has been involved for over 20 years in the development of advanced avionics displays. He led the initial development team investigating avionics projectors, and continues to turn over rocks and improve the technology.
Post-Seminar Dinner: The seminar is free. Please join our speaker for dinner ($10-20) afterwards. Directions to the restaurant will be handed out at the seminar.
Location: De Anza 3 Conference Room, 10500 N. De Anza blvd Cupertino, CA 95014
This is just off of De Anza Blvd. just south of 280 and a few miles north of 85. Head east on Mariani Ave. and turn right into the parking lot. (DO NOT go to the Infiniti Loop seminar room.) The entrance is on the south side of the building, in the middle.