Typhoon Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) Concept to Capability

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1 SAFE 2012 Typhoon Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) Concept to Capability Richard Taylor Head of Programme Integration Typhoon Aircraft Programmes, BAE SYSTEMS

2 HMSS Concept to Capability - Presentation Contents What it does, how it works and components Qualification Leading the Entry Into Service

3 HMSS What is does, how it works and components 2

4 REAL PERFORMANCE. REAL ADVANTAGE. What does HMSS do? 3

5 REAL PERFORMANCE. REAL ADVANTAGE. How does it work? 4

6 HMSS Key Components Projection system inside the helmet gives the pilot the same flight data as HUD. Allows the pilot to see, lock on and engage targets, wherever he/she looks. Provides critical information enhancing mission success. Man Mounted Outer Helmet Inner Helmet Comfort Fitting Protection Liner Optics Blast/Display Visor Oxygen mask Aircraft Mounted On aircraft Avionics System Head Tracking System Processing Unit Interface Unit Multiple suppliers throughout UK and Europe 6

7 Head Mounted HMSS Equipment Outer Helmet Inner Helmet Blast visor Glare visor Laser visor Mask Liner CFPL Inner Helmet 7

8 Aircraft Mounted HMSS Equipment Forward Sensor Seat Sensor HTS Processor Unit HTS Power Supply 8

9 HMSS - Qualification 10

10 HMSS - Protection Sub-system Blast/Display Visor Airblast Ejection Thermal UV/Blue Light/IR Outer Helmet Impact Airblast Ejection Thermal Glare/Laser Visor Solar Glare Laser UV/Blue Light/IR Thermal Inner Helmet Impact Airblast Ejection Noise Thermal Oxygen Mask Altitude/ g Ejection 11

11 HMSS - Impact Protection Head Scanning Head is scanned using a Noncontact 3D Digitizer. Scan is manipulated to achieve required liner thicknesses. Scanner and Head Positioning Fixture Additional Equipment 12

12 HMSS - Impact Protection Standard test for UK Motorcycle Helmets. Test item must remain intact following impact. 13

13 HMSS - Penetration Protection Head Protection Penetration protection is provided largely by the construction and composition of the OHA shell supported by the IHA shell. Facial Protection OHA Penetration protection is provided by the blast/display visor. BDV 14

14 HMSS - Facial Protection Ballistic Impact test for aircrew visors. Test involves firing a.22 calibre Fragment Simulating Projectile at the test visor. The test visor must survive 3 impacts without penetration. 15

15 HMSS - Airblast / Ejection Protection Requirements HEA (both OHA and IHA) remains structurally intact and on the head. Oxygen mask remains attached and secured on the face. Oxygen hose remains attached and undamaged such that oxygen supply is maintained. Blast/Display Visor remains latched down and covers the eyes, protecting against direct exposure to the airstream. 16

16 HMSS - Thermal Blast Protection Airgap between Outer and Inner Shells. Two layers of visor with air gap in between. Inside surface of outer shell can reach high temperatures. Inside surface of inner and liner remains at tolerable temperatures. 17

17 HMSS Leading the Programme to Entry Into Service 18

18 Why is HMSS Important for Typhoon? A significant Typhoon capability enhancement. Delivers combat advantage. Allow the RAF to redefine tactics. 19

19 The Context for HMSS (Mid 2009) Technically challenging product. Entry into Service planning maturity. Production challenges with supply chain. Production challenges with outer helmet. Customer / Supplier relationship. 20

20 Plan to Move forward (Sep 2009) Develop a one team approach. Deliver service excellence to customers. Accelerating High Performance programme. 21

21 Working with our Customers Align and improve stakeholder perceptions Integrate experience and knowledge to enable successful Entry into Service planning UK Launch Workshop (October 2009) Follow on UK workshop (November 2009) First International HMSS Entry into Service Workshop (March 2010) UK Entry into Service Workshop at RAF Coningsby (March 2010) 2nd International HMSS Entry Into Service Workshop (June 2010) UK trial review at RAF Coningsby (July 2010) 22

22 HMSS Service Excellence - Examples Personal Helmet Fitting Service for all initial pilots Entry into Service - personal support before, during and after flying Early HMSS customer flying at BAE SYSTEMS Warton ability to learn from our pilots exploit full potential GOAL = Improvement in customer satisfaction 23

23 Accelerating High Performance Programme Recognise that how we do it is as important as the what we do. Highlights key areas which make a difference to improve performance:- One team Valuing our people High performance culture Customer communications Simple one page STOP, START, CONTINUE actions against each key area. Teams to implement in their own areas at their own sites. 24

24 The Outcome - HMSS in the Headlines 25

25 What the customers and pilots said about HMSS REAL PERFORMANCE. REAL ADVANTAGE. Provides the bigger picture like a blown up HUD image. Biggest single SA aid in the cockpit 26

26 Hopefully you now understand. How HMSS works What the HMSS is made up of How we qualified the HMSS What HMSS is and why it is important to the Typhoon Programme How we engaged with our customers to support HMSS Entry into Service 27

27 Questions 28