New Helmet Mounted Display Technology Developed by Rafael
Israel's Rafael is demonstrating the EyeBall, a new helmet-mounted
sight developed at its missile division's air/air directorate.
The new helmet display could be integrated into fighter aircraft
and helicopters, as it sized and shaped exactly as the standard-issue
helmet. A version of the sight is also being considered for air
defense applications. According to company sources, the new helmet
will add only 300 grams to the weight of helmets. It uses innovative
line-of-sight measurement, based on a lightweight, miniature inertial
measurement system (INS), optical sensor and real-time image-processing,
that can reference the pilot head's position and line of sight
to fixed cockpit elements. The helmet is claimed to offer unique
operational advantages when integrated with other Rafael products
such as the Python 5 missile.
