Real Time 3D Aircraft Telemetry Visualization with Geospatial Terrain Integration

Abstract

Aircraft telemetry systems generate large volumes of rapidly changing flight data that are commonly presented through numerical dashboards and two dimensional monitoring interfaces. Although these systems provide access to raw telemetry information, operators may experience difficulty interpreting complex parameter relationships during real time missions, potentially reducing situational awareness and delaying abnormal condition recognition. This paper presents a real time 3D aircraft telemetry visualization platform that transforms live telemetry streams into an interactive spatial monitoring environment. The system visualizes aircraft 6DoF state, trajectory history, and control surface movements within a geospatial 3D environment. Abnormal or critical telemetry conditions are presented through HUD style interface overlays, presenting real time mission relevant information to assist operator monitoring activities during live operation. The proposed system is designed as a modular and extensible architecture that enables easy integration of different telemetry sources and supports adaptation to various mission specific requirements. To improve accessibility and reproducibility, the implementation uses openly available geospatial datasets, reducing dependence on commercial or restricted data sources.