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Tactical Synthetic Vision System (TSVS) —
A Software Solution for Precise 3-D Spatial Awareness

Delivers tactical information in an easily interpreted and intuitive user format

The Tactical Synthetic Vision System (TSVS) processes information from multiple sources into a single 3-D display, allowing air crews to observe tactical information in a format that is easy to interpret and intuitive to use. A computer-generated image is created using high-precision navigation tools and terrain databases to identify obstacles and other relevant information that may impact tactical decision making.

TSVS combines data from multiple sources

• Position of air, ground surface and subsurface platforms
• Projected paths of platforms
• Communication links presentations
• Deployed weapons and projected paths
• Current tactical environment
• Future tactical environments

Flexible, Dynamic Perspective

Users can change the perspective to analyze the environment from different vantage points, i.e., inside the aircraft from the pilot’s view or outside the aircraft, including viewing the scene from above or below the ocean surface. TSVS allows operators to change the viewing angle, in both azimuth and elevation, and to pan, zoom or rotate the viewpoints to maximize situational awareness of a given environment. 

Cutting-edge, Usable Technology

TSVS is the first display to integrate the information generated by acoustic environmental models into a 3-D image in real time for the air crew. It uses 3-D models instead of tactical symbology to portray air, surface and subsurface entities. The image can be viewed on a head-down display on the instrument panel, or projected to a head-up guidance system. The basic software architecture provides for the addition of new capabilities and re-hosting on new or existing platforms.

Visibility in All Weather Conditions

TSVS uses databases to create a visual picture similar to what the flight crew would see out the window in good weather during daylight. This essentially allows flight crews to see through low visibility/poor weather conditions.
 

Visual Portrayal of Invisible Boundaries

TSVS provides pilots with a clear 3-D image of

• No fly zones
• Controlled and special use air space
• Threat envelopes

2-D Display Mode

2-D display is occasionally preferred to the 3-D display (e.g., viewing large areas to obtain a tactical overview).
 

Benefits of Using 2-D Viewing

• Users can switch between the 2-D and 3-D modes with a single key
• The 2-D mode implements unrestricted pan and zoom capabilities
• Ability to move between views gives users greater flexibility

Urban Feature Data Display

TSVS is the first display to integrate tactical data link information with urban feature data. This provides enhanced situational awareness by allowing users to highlight buildings or other structures to make them easier to identify during periods of high workload.

 

 

This is an ITAR restricted product.

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