Symbology display unit: night vision symbology for the AH-64 increasing mission effectiveness and safety

Michael Parise; Dennis McIntire

doi:10.1117/12.667809

18 May 2006 Symbology display unit: night vision symbology for the AH-64, increasing mission effectiveness and safety

Michael Parise, Dennis McIntire

Proceedings Volume 6224, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays XI: Technologies and Applications; 62240M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667809
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

An important capability has been developed for the AH-64 that provides increased mission effectiveness and improved flight safety. First introduced for the Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting Subsystem (IHADSS) on the Agusta A-129, the Symbology Display Unit (SDU) provides IHADSS symbology to the aviator through the Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) (Night Vision Goggles). Specifically designed for compatibility with the AH-64 and the Legacy IHADSS display and head tracking system, the SDU provides seamless integration of this critical capability into the cockpit. The SDU has been adapted to the IHADSS on the AH-64 and is currently in early fielding within both the US and UK fleets. Although the use of ANVIS on the AH-64 is not a new concept, the ability to display IHADSS symbology integrated with the head tracker is. With the display of IHADSS symbology within the ANVIS field of view, additional capabilities and benefits are realized, including sighting and weapons control, mission performance during poor FLIR conditions, increased target recognition, and improved safety realized by the availability of heads-up pilotage information.

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Michael Parise and Dennis McIntire "Symbology display unit: night vision symbology for the AH-64, increasing mission effectiveness and safety", Proc. SPIE 6224, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays XI: Technologies and Applications, 62240M (18 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667809

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