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Projection Mapping Landing Aid (PMLA)

L3Harris PMLA screenshot of helicopter over water

Features

  • Approach alignment indication
  • 3D helicopter positioning:
    • Position on deck
    • Altitude over deck
    • Horizon reference, integrated in the altitude indication
  • Scenario data:
    • Environment (wind speed and direction)
    • Navigation (course, speed and attitude)
  • Maneuver data recording
  • Safe landing in low-light conditions due to improved perception
  • Reduced workload for pilots
  • Eliminates or supplements landing signal officer (LSO) on deck
  • Substitutes radio data communication
  • Landing data available for analysis and training
  • Display for deck crew communications
  • Low-impact installation
  • Helicopter position:
    • Range: 100m
    • Accuracy: 0.1-to-0.6m (depending on the range)
  • Display:
    • Size: 3m x 1.8m (length x height)
    • Resolution: Standard HD 720p
  • Projector dimensions:
    • 530mm x 430mm x 380mm

Resources

  • PMLA Data Sheet

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