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The State-of-the-Art Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) upgrade
replaces the Shuttle cockpit's four existing cathode ray tube (CRT) screens, mechanical
gauges, and instruments with full-color flat panel displays like those currently in use on
modern commercial jet airliners or military aircraft. These glass screens will also
provide Shuttle crews with information now displayed by mechanical flight instruments
such as attitude-display, Mach-speed, and horizontal-situation indicators. The change
is necessary because present electro-mechanical devices are becoming obsolete and
more expensive to maintain.
Here are some views on Atlantis new MED Cockpit. Atlantis first
flight after this mod. is Dec. 2,1999.
A
closeup of the Commander's displays.
Here is a technician at that Aft station on the Flight Deck.
Left photo is of the Pilots side and the opening lower center leads
to the MidDeck
Right photo is the Commanders side of the Flight Deck.
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