VLA Experimental Resource for Testing Innovative Configurations And Lightings (VERTICAL)

We propose to develop VERTICAL, (VLA Experimental Resource for Testing Innovative Configurations And Lightings), an innovative analytic test tool that can be used to support vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)/rotorcraft ship VLA analysis and testing atthe test team member's work area. This will be accomplished by utilizing our expertise and experience developing many other rotorcraft-based and landing assistance systems for the Navy, other military organizations and for commercial clients. By combiningStottler Henke's systems integration capabilities with a COTS computer-generated visual environment, a means will be provided for analysis and testing via a simulation-based virtual reality environment with the ability to adjust ship VLA components andenvironment lighting easily. We have already proven many aspects of this highly innovative approach through past and present aviation projects including a training system deployed at HC-3 for the MH-60S helicopter.In Phase I, we will prove the feasibility of the proposed analytic test tool to perform VLA analysis and testing. We will design the system architecture. Finally, we will absolutely demonstrate the feasibility of our ideas through the development of aPhase I, proof-of-concept prototype.