Augmented Visionics System

CAE's augmented visionics system (AVS) addresses a pilot's loss of visual cues on landing and takeoff due to recirculation effects of sand, dust, snow or other obscurants. These effects are commonly known as "brownout" or "whiteout" for pilots. In these conditions, CAE's AVS solution provides the capability to maintain geospatial awareness, assess landing zone suitability, detect obstacles and assist with safe flight. The foundation of CAE's AVS solution is the CAE-developed common database (CDB) onboard the aircraft. Pilots are presented with a full-time daylight visual meteorological conditions (VMC) view of their surroundings. On landing and takeoff, the terrain database is updated in real-time through coordinated image fusion from sensors, such as forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and light intensification detection and ranging (LIDAR), fitted to the aircraft. The sensors and common database fuse to present a real-time image on a head-down display or helmet-mounted display to the pilot, who is then able to land, takeoff or proceed enroute safely.