Mon, Oct 26, 2009
New Technology Updates Units Already In The Field
L-3 Link Simulation & Training
will be supplying Advanced Helmet Mounted Display (AHMD) units to
the U.S. Air Force. The devices simulate "out-the-window" computer
generated imagery on currently fielded F-16 Unit Training Devices
(UTDs).
L-3 Link's AHMD, which will replace current flat panel displays,
easily affixes to an F-16 pilot's helmet in a matter of seconds.
Once training begins, pilots are able to view out-the-window
imagery and systems symbology across a 360° field-of-regard.
The AHMD also supports night vision goggle training requirements
and incorporates F-16 avionics symbology for the aircraft's Heads
Up Display. The expanded field-of-view and increased visual display
capabilities offered by the AHMD will enable pilots training on
these upgraded F-16 UTDs to accomplish 90 percent of trainable
tasks.
"This is the first time helmet mounted display systems will be used
to provide fast jet simulators with out-the-window computer
generated imagery and we are very pleased to deliver this
capability initially to the F-16 Aircrew Training Device program,"
said Bob Birmingham, president of L-3 Link. "L-3 Link looks
forward to offering this compact, immersive visual system solution
to fast jet customers that have facility restrictions and need to
provide pilots with highly realistic training environments."
L-3 Link will integrate AHMDs on F-16 UTDs at U.S. Air Force and
Air National Guard installations beginning in March 2010 and will
conclude deliveries in December 2010.
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