20120194556 | 3D AVIONICS VIEWPOINT CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system and method for displaying exocentric views of an aircraft in a three-dimensional manner, wherein a pilot, or other user, can select from a plurality of different exocentric viewpoints. The user can thus see a three-dimensional rendering of the terrain, obstacles, and/or other images around the aircraft from vantage points other than the egocentric vantage point of most aircraft display systems. This enables the pilot to easily increase his or her situational awareness. | 08-02-2012 |