Low-cost helmet-mounted cueing system for A-10C

Robert Atac

doi:10.1117/12.818398

1 May 2009 Low-cost helmet-mounted cueing system for A-10C

Robert Atac

Proceedings Volume 7326, Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XIV: Design and Applications; 732608 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818398
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2009, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Pilots identified an off-boresight cueing capability as one of the most urgently needed upgrades to the A-10C Weapon System. The currently fielded JHMCS appeared cost prohibitive, driving the need for a new solution that could provide day/night cueing capabilities. Gentex Visionix and Lockheed Martin Systems Integration initiated an accelerated development program that delivered an affordable system (Scorpion HMCS) to the Air Force for flight test, within a twelve month period. In addition to providing the required cueing capabilities, this new system displays color symbology and sensor video. Operational Utility Evaluation flight tests were performed on an A-10C aircraft by the ANG and AFRC Test Center.

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Robert Atac "Low-cost helmet-mounted cueing system for A-10C", Proc. SPIE 7326, Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XIV: Design and Applications, 732608 (1 May 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818398

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