Join Presagis at MAE 2007 to see the latest in COTS technology for embedded computing and integrated electronics systems for military, defence and aerospace.

The Military and Aerospace Electronics 2007 technical conference and exhibition, with its clear focus on proven technologies, is essential for any engineer, R&D specialist or technical manager.

Presagis will be giving the following presentation with Westland Helicopters:

Case Study \ AugustaWestland Accelerates Merlin HM TouchScreen display software development with COTS ARINC 661 prototyping tools

This case study investigates the role of COTS tools in the new TSU (TouchScreen Unit) in development by AgustaWestland for the Merlin HM Mk1 Weapon System in compliance with the ARINC 661 Standard.

Now firmly established in service, the Merlin is currently entering the Merlin Capability Sustainment Plus (MCSP) phase of its life cycle.  Overall, AgustaWestland is supporting Lockheed Martin ASIC, in ensuring that Merlin continues to maintain it's capability as a major contributor to control of the littoral, underwater and above water battlespace and provide wider utility in other roles and scenarios including Operations Other Than War (OOTW).

More specifically, the goal of the MCSP phase of development is to examine aspects of the weapon system in order to find ways to protect against obsolescence and reduce the through life cost of ownership, particularly those arising from the pace of technological advances in electronics systems.  Additional goals are associated with improving maintainability, increasing flexibility and easing future changes/modifications.  In addition to the introduction of, AgustaWestland has also begun using COTS tools to improve the human machine interface (HMI).

During MCSP, an open systems computer architecture has been introduced to the platform.  In support of this, AgustaWestland is using COTS tools to develop an intuitive interface for the TSU that provides the means for the crew to interact with aircraft avionic systems.  This development should provide a reduction in operator workload while maintaining simultaneous control of multiple and diverse functions. In addition, COTS tools are proving invaluable in allowing AgustaWestland to explore new HMI prototypes quickly and efficiently and to share these new designs with their partners and customers. 

A presentation and demo will be given for this session.

Presenters:

Andy Merrick
Chief Tactical Processing Engineer
Westland Helicopters Ltd
www.whl.co.uk

Luc Marcil
Product Manager, HMI
Presagis
www.presagis.com

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