Using these, a pilot can view full-color terrain maps and virtual images of the landscape around them on displays that adjust as they move their heads.

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DeAngelo pulls out a binder with color-coded maps of Florida.

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Through a series of color-coded maps showing flood levels, the panel also gently suggested that some of the most flood-devastated areas of the city might not be suitable for rebuilding and should be returned to parks or wetlands.

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Its database contains 722 color-coded seat maps for planes from 95 airlines, which have been compiled with the assistance of more than 45, 000 flier reviews.

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As if that wasn't enough, it produces complete color, texture and reflectivity maps so that every minute detail is accounted for.

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He made block-by-block maps of the city, color-coded by the hospital costs of its residents, and looked for the hot spots.

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Vision and design experts say the best maps, charts and presentations use words and icons in addition to color.

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The color displays show the usual data--airspeed, climb rate, moving maps--and some new twists, such as graphic depiction of aircraft systems.

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