instrument panel
Pilot's gauge array
An instrument panel is the section of a vehicle or aircraft where gauges, dials, and controls are mounted for monitoring and operation.
In cars, the instrument panel—often called the dashboard—displays speed, fuel level, and warning lights.
In aircraft cockpits, it's considerably more complex: The pilot scanned the instrument panel before takeoff.
Instrument measuring elevation
- attitude indicatorInstrument showing aircraft orientation
- transponderSignal-activated transmitter
- fuel gaugeMeasures remaining vehicle energy
- oil pressure gaugeMonitors engine lubricant circulation
tachometer · GPS · ELT · PFD · flight director · glass cockpit · six-pack
Vehicle velocity display
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
- fuel gaugeMeasures remaining vehicle energy
- temperature gaugeInstrument measuring thermal intensity
- odometerVehicle distance recorder
trip computer · warning lights · check engine light · voltmeter · high beam indicator · ABS light · tire pressure monitor · seatbelt warning
Underwater detection by echoes
- radar displayScreen showing detected objects
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- autopilotAutomated vehicle guidance system
fuel gauge · oil pressure · tachometer · VHF radio · fishfinder
Circuit opening devices
- knobsGraspable protrusions for turning
- dialsCircular indicator faces
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
- leversForce-multiplying pivot bars
toggles · touchscreen · backlit display · dimmer · bezels · console · layout · ergonomics
Measures force on surfaces
- flow meterFluid volume sensor
- emergency stopInstant shutdown mechanism
- power meterMeasures electrical consumption
- control roomFacility housing operational oversight
altimeter
Instrument measuring elevation
- attitude indicatorInstrument showing aircraft orientation
- transponderSignal-activated transmitter
- fuel gaugeMeasures remaining vehicle energy
oil pressure gauge · tachometer · GPS · ELT · PFD · flight director · glass cockpit · six-pack
speedometer
Vehicle velocity display
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
- fuel gaugeMeasures remaining vehicle energy
- temperature gaugeInstrument measuring thermal intensity
odometer · trip computer · warning lights · check engine light · voltmeter · high beam indicator · ABS light · tire pressure monitor · seatbelt warning · airbag light
sonar
Underwater detection by echoes
- radar displayScreen showing detected objects
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
autopilot · fuel gauge · oil pressure · tachometer · VHF radio · fishfinder
switches
Circuit opening devices
levers · toggles · touchscreen · backlit display · dimmer · bezels · console · layout · ergonomics · readouts
pressure gauge
Measures force on surfaces
- flow meterFluid volume sensor
- emergency stopInstant shutdown mechanism
- power meterMeasures electrical consumption
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- indicatorsindicator, gauge, meter, dial, readout
- flight simulationcockpit, flight controls, flight simulator, joystick, landing
- control panelsdashboard, switchboard, fuse box, control console, keypad
instrument panelsteering wheel
Vehicle direction controller
steering mechanism · throttle · gear shift · brake pedal · accelerator
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