ArchAngel-HMD Symbology Integrated ToolKit/Simulator and Testbed for Symbology Design, Rapid Prototyping, Research and Test of HUD Replacements

"ArchAngel HMD Symbology Integrated ToolKit/Simulator and Testbed for Symbology Design, Rapid-Prototyping, and Research/Test of HUD Replacements has successfully prototyped several new classes of symbology that provide high-payoff potential forAir-to-Ground (A/G) and combined arms missions for HMDs, NVGs, HUDs, Optical/Sensor Displays and C4I Displays. The paradigm innovations are based upon symbology advances using augmented reality and synthetic vision to provide a common virtual visualenvironment for all friendly forces to see, share, and synchronize tactics and weapon delivery. New symbology classes include, but are not limited to, geo-registered symbology providing common A/G virtual overlays; shooter-to-target pairing symbology forcoordination of team attacks; synchronized-countdown-to-simultaneous-kill; combined arms common framework for Sensor-Decision-Maker-Shooter prosecution of Time-Critical-Targets symbology; and RAPCOM (RAPide-COMmunication) for enhanced information transferand retention. An illustrative symbology is the ArchAngel Circle-of-Death, which displays a virtual mile-wide compass with cross hairs and markings that can be superimposed over enemy targets, for Close-Air-Support. This common visual provides coordinationamong attacking aircraft; which aircraft is attacking which quadrant or target; countdowns for simultaneous delivery of weapons; and optionally JSTARS/AWACS displays depicting the same virtual overlay