Above is a diagram of the state-of-the-art visual system solution containing three modified COTS Sony SRX-S105 8.8 mega pixel digital projectors at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado located in San Diego, CA. The system will incorporate a unique auto-alignment low gain screen combined with advanced warp and edge blend image processing. The overall objective is to provide a very high resolution Visual Display in support of the Multipurpose Supporting Arms Trainer (MSAT) that meets all requirements with the latest and advance display technology.
The MSAT training system is intended to provide training for Joint Terminal Air Controllers (JTACs), Forward Air Controllers (FACs), and Forward Observers (FOs) for the tasks of Supporting Arms (SAs) and Close Arms Support (CAS) in staff and joint exercise training events. The MSAT also provides training for Naval Surface Fire (NSF), Tactical Air (TA), artillery, and mortar support in joint expeditionary operations. The MSAT will enable FACs, JTACs, FAC(A)s and FOs to train in stand-alone or interoperable modes without the use of live ammunition or range/training areas. The system has day, twilight, and night capabilities which allow trainees to use actual field equipment and night vision devices to detect targets.
The display system consists of three SRX-S105 SONY high resolution projectors capable of displaying 12 non-interlaced video IG channels at 60 Hertz (Hz), to display a continuous panoramic scene. A new state of the art low-gain screen with active sensors utilized for the auto calibration of the entire visual system. In addition, to meet the high demands of stimulated NVG training, VDCDS has included a filter and adjustable optical edge blend remotely controlled via a proprietary GUI. The solution was designed and implemented by VDC Display Systems of Cape Canaveral, FL.
The screen is a partial dome with a 240(degree) horizontal FOV and a 60(degree) vertical FOV (+45(degree)/-15(degree)). The SRX-S105 projectors are the latest addition to the Sony SXRD 4K range of projectors and are designed to meet many of the specific needs of visualization for Simulation and Command & Control applications. A native resolution of over 8.8 Mega Pixels (4096 x 2160 pixels) enables the SRX-S105 to accommodate extremely high resolution images with the smallest on-screen pixel size minimizing the need for a large number multi-projector systems with edge blending. It has been developed to provide a forward looking solution to a wide range of image display applications by utilizing the highest resolution imaging chip available on the market.
Combining the highest-resolution "4K" SRX projectors with revolutionary auto calibration solution completes the time-consuming task of aligning multiple projector display system within seconds to achieve the highest quality images with rich and precise color. With this combination of advanced technology, the MSAT design provides the Navy and Marine Corps with new training realisms not possible with other technologies.
Diagram courtesy of NAVAIR.
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