PARIS – Mercury Computer Systems (Chelmsford, Massachusetts) said it has concluded a contract with Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) to deliver application-ready subsystems and integration services for Raytheon’s Advanced Distributed Aperture System (ADAS).
Raytheon claimed ADAS provides full spherical situational awareness to helicopter crews, allowing safer operation in unfavorable weather and mission environments. High-resolution infrared sensors mounted around the helicopter let pilots look through the airframe for 360-degree situational awareness. Imagery sent to helmet mounted displays provides crew members with information adjusted to their specific roles. The wraparound effect is completed by a 3D audio system that issues threat alerts and crew communications from the direction of their source.
