On behalf of the British Ministry of Defense, BAE Systems is developing the Striker II helmet display for pilots in the British Eurofighter Typhoon fleet (Euro-SDreported). The German sensor manufacturer Hensoldt has now announced that the optical sensors and the intelligent positioning system will be supplied by its subsidiary Hensoldt South Africa.
Developed at BAE Systems in Rochester, UK, Hensoldt says the Striker II is one of the most advanced fighter pilot helmets in the world, leveraging the latest technologies to integrate its fully digital night vision system and daylight-readable color display. At its heart is the optical helmet tracking system, which was developed by Hensoldt's Optronics division in South Africa.
In strategischer Zusammenarbeit wird Hensoldt nach eigener Angabe mit BAE Systems im Rahmen des vom britischen Verteidigungsministerium erteilten Auftrags zusammenarbeiten. Aufbauend auf einer erfolgreichen Zusammenarbeit bei der Entwicklung des Striker I wird Hensoldt South Africa die fortschrittlichen optischen Sensoren für den Helm liefern.
The company is also developing the system’s inertial storage driver unit (ISDU), the electronic component that provides the “intelligence” of the helmet. This integral component uses sophisticated algorithms to convert the data collected from the helmet sensors, the aircraft, navigation data and information about the aircraft's environment into understandable symbolism that is displayed on the pilot's visor, as Hensoldt writes. This real-time situational awareness allows the pilot to make quick, informed decisions and increase his tactical advantage.
Editorial staff / gwh
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