Advanced Concepts for Runway Visualization (ACRV)

"Protobox LLC has formulated a series of advanced concepts to improve runway visualization at both austere fields and at more permanent installations. We propose specific improvements to the existing, yet dated EALS (Emergency Airfield Lighting System), aswell as a revolutionary concept called the Augmented Reality Runway Visualization System (ARRVS). The goals of our research effort will be to maintain or improve, but never diminish, the aircrew's ability to locate the runway and to safely land on (ortakeoff from) the runway, while at the same time reducing weight, volume, and power requirements of conventional, portable runway lighting systems. Our research also includes a process for interacting with operational organizations, aircrews, and standardsorganizations, so that a melding of these advanced concepts with existing and emerging runway lighting standards and operational considerations will occur. From our pre-proposal activities, we believe that such a process will be critical to the overallviability of any proposed runway visualization system. Additionally, our concepts will be compatible with Night Vision Goggle (NVG) and other on-board sensor systems. Our proposal also includes preliminary plans for Phase II and III. A Phase I demo ofthe ARRVS will also be conducted. Our advanced concepts for runway visualization provide the basis for significant weight and volume reductions when compared to conventional portable and