Join AVT at Pacific 2010 January 27th to 29th Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. (Site 6C21 - Hall 6 near the front entrance)
Jan 21st, 2010
AVT's unique Maritime Helicopter Aid (MHA) will be on display for the first time as well as AVT's other capabilities.
AVT Helicopter Youtube Video
We have just released a new Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJBxTUEPYDo
AVT Maritime Helicopter Aid (MHA)
Jan 21st, 2010
AVT's unique Maritime Helicopter Aid (MHA) for maritime operations developed under Commonwealth Capability Technology Demonstrator (CTD) funding from the Commonwealth and managed by the Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) has recently completed successful ship trials as part of the MRH90 Phase 2 FOCFT on HMAS Manoora.
"The CTD program is a collaborative activity conducted under contract between Defence and industry to deliver a demonstration of the capability potential of new technology."
http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/3743/
Originally conceived in 2001, the aid uses the helicopter - ship dynamic interface OnDeck software in real-time on a ship to provide an indication of how close the helicopter is to sliding or toppling or exceeding lashing load limits, airframe tie down point limits, restraint system limits or airframe clearance limits.
Instead of simply relying on inaccurate limit measures like roll and pitch or a poorly correlated index based on a limited set of ship motion data, the MHA system uses the actual motion of the ship in real time in the OnDeck software to predict the dynamic response and loads on the helicopter.
This allows for the influence of ship manoeuvring, ship trim and list, changes in ship ballast condition as well as the effects of active fins and anti-roll tanks to be accounted for.
Unlike other systems embedded simulation also means the aid can be used for structural usage monitoring and provide airworthiness inspection guidance.
The system leverages off 20 years of DSTO and AVT OnDeck helicopter-ship simulation code development and RAN FOCFT trials experience.
In Summary the aid is designed to:
- Enhance Helicopter Operational Capability
- Improve Flight Crew and Deck Crew Safety
- Provide Improved Situational Awareness
- Provide Health and Usage Monitoring
- Provide Landing / Takeoff Guidance
- Provide Ship Manoeuvre Guidance
- Potentially Provide UAV Guidance
