CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa,
Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a Head-Up Display
(HUD) Virtual-Reality (VR) training device from Collins Aerospace
Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), to be
used in scientific research in areas such as pilot-HUD interface,
pilot performance and crew workload.
The HUD VR trainer provides a unique out-of-the-window view of
what a pilot would actually see when flying with a HUD that uses
Collins Aerospace's Head-up Guidance System (HGS) and Enhanced
Vision System (EVS). The design of this VR device provides the
FAA scientists a great deal of flexibility, efficiency and
effectiveness in conducting research in the domain of advanced
vision systems on HUDs.
"The HUD VR system provides increased access to training,
helping pilots get as much time as they need using a HUD on
approaches and landing in difficult conditions," said Nick Gibbs, vice president and general manager,
Simulation and Training Solutions for Collins Aerospace. "Our
trainer can significantly reduce the length of time it takes for a
pilot to become familiar with this technology, making them more
productive once they enter the full-flight simulator or live
flight."
Collins Aerospace is an industry-leader in providing HGS and EVS
technologies to a variety of business, commercial and military
aircraft operators. The technologies add an improved level of
safety and confidence when flying at night, low visibility or
adverse weather conditions. HGS and EVS can also help improve
military mission success with aircraft such as the C-130J, helping
aircrews more accurately see drop zones, runways or other targets
regardless of the conditions.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a
unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in
technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global
aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing
together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins
Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and
expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the
demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more information,
visit CollinsAerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC.
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