Aircrew System Development
Abstract
AIRCREW SYSTEMS: Laser Eye Protection (LEP), Enhanced Visual Acuity (EVA), and Aircrew Systems (AS), MH-60R/S Head and Neck Injury Mitigation (HNIM), Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), and Next Generation Survival Radio (NGSR). Under the above projects, LEP provides Fixed and Rotary wing pilots/aircrew with both self and threat multi-wavelength protection during day/night unaided and Night Vision Goggle aided missions. LEP will consist of a suite of products to include spectacles, goggles and visors. The LEP (visor, spectacle or goggle format) is being developed for compatibility with all required USN/USMC aircraft, Aviation Life Support Equipment, cockpit displays, night vision and fire control systems. EVA provides advanced day/night vision/Head Up Display (HUD) capability to address critical capability gaps in low and no light illumination levels (night vision). EVA will be integrated on current aircraft through a common interface allowing incremental, modular approach to fielding full capability and future upgrades. Future increments will provide enhanced aircrew situational awareness in degraded visual environment. Aircrew Systems includes State of the Art (SOA) and Survival Systems which enhance safety and survivability by providing for technology pacing through development and continuing evaluation of survival items, clothing, and other aircrew systems in order to fill capability gaps and increase aircrew endurance and performance. HNIM (FY23 start) will leverage work conducted during the Gunner Seat replacement program to reduce aircraft vibrations through incorporation of active and passive vibration damping into MH-60 R/S cockpit seats to reduce fatigue and enhance mission endurance. JHMCS replacement redesign (FY23 start) will integrate into legacy and future helmets to mitigate aircrew back/neck injury and replace the JHMCS Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and Night Vision Cueing Device (NVCD) with a single day/night high-definition color display of critical flight parameters and expanded tactical data. NGSR (FY23 start) will address communication security (COMSEC) modernization directives and current obsolescence issues, providing a secure two-way Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications capability between isolated personnel and rescue coordination and recovery forces. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS: Aircraft Systems include studies for Advanced Crash Protection, SOA, and Survival Systems. SOA provides for the yearly evaluation of survival systems performance, identifies capability gaps, and executes efforts to increase endurance, safety, and survivability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0606_0604264N_5_1319_PB_2023
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