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Plug and play: we take a look at the role of mission software, simulation and training at the International Paris Airshow?2023 - Day 2

Meeting of minds

Multi-award-winning designer and developer of ARTEMIS, Smith Myers, has formed an agreement with JD2E to integrate ARTEMIS into the JD2E training and simulation environment, so it can train airborne sensor operators for crewed and uncrewed aircraft to use the system, at its facility in Lincolnshire, UK.

Smith Myers ARTEMIS Airborne Mobile Phone Detection, Location and Communication System is now in use across the globe deployed on a raft of different crewed and uncrewed aircraft. With the install base of this new and unique sensor growing, there have been numerous system integrations across multiple mission systems. The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) agreed between the two UK-based global companies, announced at Paris International Airshow 2023 (19-25 June) recognises the obvious synergies, explained Andrew Munro, Managing Director of Smith Myers: “These fully integrated sensor suites controlled by a single mission system require a different level of training where realistic simulation and training across multiple sensors becomes key.

Jonathan Bramley, JD2E Managing Director said: “In today’s world of critical ISR missions, single opportunities and new and innovative sensors such as ARTEMIS, the 'Thinking Operator' is essential for successful missions.

“Effective training of personnel ensures the correct decision making, tactical awareness and, ultimately, mission success.” This new and exciting integration creates a fully realistic and immersive training experience for the sensor operator which can be carried out at JD2E’s state-of-the art UK facility in Lincolnshire where the operator can even train alongside the pilots. The training will include the fully integrated use of sensor arrays including ARTEMIS, with options for EO/IR, Synthetic Aperture Radar, AI-enabled ViDAR? (Visual Detection and Ranging) from Sentient Vision Systems and other sensors turning the operator into a real-time analyst and tactical interpreter.

Force multiplier

Canadian aerospace and defence global player Pal Aerospace and subsidiary ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance?) mission software CarteNav have been busy at Paris, with interest whipped up by the news that Pal Aerospace has beeen selected to provide its Force Multiplier Program to support the UK Home Office to address illegal migration and small boat crossings. ?Equipped with advanced imaging and radar systems, the PAL Aerospace Dash 8 aircraft is tasked with surveillance of maritime activity in support of the UK’s ongoing fight against illegal migration and small boat crossings of the English Channel. The aircraft will be deployed for an initial period of eighteen months.

Multidomain missions

Reliable usability is essential for successful missions. HENSOLDT knows this and presents its simulators and virtual reality solutions for training and maintenance. The simulation solution ALYSA for test benches also supports test scenarios that would not be possible in a flight test, such as system failures or extreme weather conditions. With DAIMSphere, even classified information can be obtained, safely processed and analysed.

HENSOLDT will also show several solutions for the protection of flying platforms. These include the SferiRec product family for flight and mission data recording and management, as well as solutions for the cyber security of data exchange between aircraft and ground, of mission records and during maintenance. The Lygarion data link product family enables secure, high data rate information exchange between flying platforms and between air and ground

User influence

More than 60% of consumers are worried about carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from aircraft and would pay more for greener air travel, according to a comprehensive consumer survey commissioned by?Ansys?. Released at the Paris Air Show,?Ansys' Sustainable Aviation Survey?also explores consumers' concerns with aviation-related air pollution as well as their expectations for next-generation air travel.

"Consumer research is essential as the aviation industry transforms to meet the demands of consumers and needs of our planet," said?Walt Hearn, senior vice president of worldwide sales and customer excellence at Ansys. "Ansys' simulation solutions not only help engineers build cleaner and smarter systems, but also help manufacturers establish trust with consumers. By virtually testing and verifying new technologies with simulation, aircraft manufacturers can demonstrate the viability of sustainable alternatives, build confidence where there is uncertainty, and expand the possibilities for next-generation air travel safely and efficiently."

This show overview continues daily throughout this week.

To be continued