Methods and apparatus are provided for generating an integrated vertical
situation display. The method comprises generating a profile view frame, producing
a first profile view of a first track of the vehicle in the profile view frame
beginning at about a current position of the vehicle and ending at about a predetermined
location, and extending a second profile view of a second track of the vehicle
from about the predetermined location. The apparatus comprises a display configured
to display a profile view frame and a specially configured processor coupled to
the display. The processor is configured to produce a first profile view relating
to a first track of the vehicle beginning at about a current position of the vehicle
and ending at a predetermined location, and generate a second profile view relating
to a second track of the vehicle extending from about the predetermined location.