Elbit System of America Provides Airmen Advanced Solutions for Mission Success
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Critical missions no longer need to be delayed due to poor weather conditions
FORT WORTH, Texas -
Elbit Systems of America, LLC's innovative solutions allow USAF pilots and copilots to own the weather, not succumb to it. With high technological solutions giving clarity during bad weather and low light conditions, the probability of mission success increases.
Elbit Systems of America offers an array of solutions for enhancing capabilities during poor weather conditions. From digital mapping to head up displays to enhanced vision systems, their solutions provide improved situational awareness to missions that would otherwise be threatened not only by the enemy, but the weather.
If low visibility produces landing and taxiing concerns, the Elbit Systems of America Enhanced Vision System-Superior Performance (EVS-SP™) is a trusted solution of many pilots. The EVS allows flight operations in darkness, smoke, haze, rain, fog, and other weather conditions. The EVS-SP offers the latest proven technology in cooled enhanced vision systems, by providing outstanding capabilities in degraded visibility along with high resolution in a single, weight-saving unit. The aircraft equipped with the EVS-SP displayed on a HUD will experience improved safety and better situational. In addition, aircraft equipped with EVS-SP displayed on a HUD have FAA authorization to descend below 200 ft. decision height using the EVS in lieu of normal vision on any CAT I approach.
HUDs, such as the one designed for the Air Force's C-17, offer a larger motion box and LCD/LED technology coupled with clear superimposed symbology to increase the pilot's situational awareness. When the HUD is integrated with an EVS system, a pilot's awareness in critical phases of flight, during reduced visibility, is enhanced. The integration of the two systems allow military aircraft to safely land, taxi and take off in poor weather conditions. The aircrew can then provide rapid strategic delivery of troops and cargo to main operating bases as well as tactical airlift and airdrop operations.
For increased situational awareness outside a fixed HUD's line of sight, pilots have the option of the JHMCS II Helmet Mounted display. The JHMCS II, based on operationally-proven technology that incorporates color symbology in both day and night modes, uses intuitive flight path symbology along with threat domes for improved situational awareness. The JHMCS II provides visor projected video in a well-balanced lightweight helmet and integrated system. An added benefit for the pilot, the improved center of gravity reduces pilot fatigue on the long-duration missions.
"The JHMCS II system features the most innovative head-tracking technologies available, giving pilots increased situational awareness no matter what direction he or she is looking," stated Raanan Horowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Elbit Systems of America. "The intelligent vision in the cockpit gives pilots immediate and accurate recognition of friendly, threat, and unknown targets. With this awareness, pilots flying with the JHMCS II will have a decided advantage."
To learn more about Elbit Systems of America's integrated solutions for battling the enemy, not the weather, visit booth #720 at Air Space Conference and Technology Exposition or http://www.elbitsystem-us.com
About Elbit Systems of America, LLCÂ
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security, cyber security, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ElbitsystemsUS.
About Elbit SystemsÂ
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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