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# Introduction

Normally, manned acquisition requires two operators: a sensor-operator and a pilot/driver. The sensor operator will run SpatialExplorer on a laptop to control and monitor the sensors as usual. In addition, lines/paths/line strings from KML/KMZ files can be imported and converted to flightlines. With a second display mounted in the pilot's field of view and connected to the laptop running SpatialExplorer, a simple and intuitive interface is shown to the pilot to help navigate along these flightlines in 3d.

<figure><img src="/files/ndgIY2YXZImnfBbqNVw1" alt=""><figcaption><p>The operator uses SpatialExplorer on the left, the pilot uses MissionGuidance on the right</p></figcaption></figure>