FORT WORTH, Texas, May 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Elbit Systems Ltd., will showcase its enhanced weapon targeting and
total aircrew situational awareness solutions at the Naval
Helicopter Association Symposium in Norfolk, VA, at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
on May 10-12.
Elbit Systems of America will highlight its Color Helmet Display
and Tracking System (HDTS). The HDTS' unique line-of-sight tracking
supports a human-machine interface which is revolutionizing how
aviators operate. Naval pilots can link to the aircraft through an
integrated mapping system via the Advanced Signal Data Computer.
Through the line-of-sight tracking, the HDTS color symbology
provides the pilots and crew improved situational awareness that
can lead to increased mission effectiveness.
"With our Color HDTS, pilots effectively become part of the
navigational system of the aircraft allowing aircrews to receive
real-time situational awareness data synchronized with pilot's head
movement." commented Kelly Dameron,
senior vice president of Airborne Solutions, Elbit Systems of
America. "As a leader in helmet display and tracking technology, we
are committed to provide advanced solutions to meet aircrews'
requirements. Pilots and aircrews will now know exactly where the
target is, improving reaction time."
The magnetic tracking system on the pilot's helmet allows the
pilot to spatially relate to the aircraft and the outside world.
Combined with an advanced targeting solution, the HDTS improves
mission effectiveness by allowing pilots to put the weapon on the
target faster and with more accuracy. With the ability to slew
weapons or optical payloads to the pilot's line-of-sight, this
unique technology improves crew coordination and first round hit
probability.
"In addition to enhanced weapon targeting, the HDTS can include
applications such as Degraded Visual Environment, Blue Force
Tracking, and wireframe mapping solutions. Each solution is visible
on the pilot's eyepiece allowing them to remain heads up and eyes
out," continued Dameron.
Elbit Systems of America's Degraded Visual Environment solution
provides improved situational awareness to Navy pilots by using
intuitive 3D conformal symbology that reduces spatial
disorientation and enables operation while providing relative
motion cues. This unique symbology provides accurate navigational
information for degraded environments such as brownout operations,
heavy fog, or other extreme environment situations in a clear, easy
to understand manner, allowing pilots to respond quickly to
surrounding conditions.
To see a demonstration of the HDTS or learn more about Elbit
Systems of America's advanced solutions, visit booth #20 at the
Naval Helicopter Association Symposium or visit online at
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
focusing on the defense, homeland security, cyber security,
commercial aviation and medical instrumentation markets. With
facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of
America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to
the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems
of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and
TASE: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range
of programs for innovative defense and
commercial applications. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company
engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and
commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which
includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas
of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and
reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced
electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal
intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios
and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial applications and
providing a range of support services, including training and
simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com
or follow us on Twitter.
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the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries
(collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not
relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking
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projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are
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Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may
differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a
variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length
of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals;
changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market,
political and economic conditions in the countries in which the
Company operates or sells, including Israel and the
United States among others; differences in anticipated and
actual program performance, including the ability to perform under
long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or
regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not
all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit
Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
release. The Company does not undertake to update its
forward-looking statements.
Contact: Shari Clarkson,
+1-682-286-2363, sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America