MCAT-P -- Marine Common Aircrew Trainer - Prototype
The MCAT-P is a Phase II SBIR under the Navy Transition Assistance Program. It is a follow-on project to Pathfinder Systems' Prototype Aviation Combat Crew Trainer(PACCT) SBIR and re-uses much of our developmental experience achieved with the Army's Non-rated Crew Member Trainer (NCMT). The MCAT will be a training device capable of training aerial gunnery, external loads and crew-coordination for CH-46E, UH-1N, MV-22B and MH-53E aircrews. The MCAT-P provided the Marine Corps with the prototype training device to aid in the detailing of requirements for the MCAT. While future production MCATs may use a motion base, MCAT-P is a fixed-base prototype. The system will interoperate with the USMC's Tactical Environment Network to implement friendly and opposing forces. This Phase II SBIR project is funded under the Navy SBIR Transition Assistance Program. The MCAT-P was developed in our Simulator Assembly Facility in Lakewood, Colorado, and was delivered to the Marine Corps Air Station, New River in August 2008. It completed its acceptance test by the Marine Corps in September 2008, 5 months ahead of schedule. MCAT-P, as is, is a capable training device for aerial gunnery, crew coordination and external load operations.
CLT -- C-130 Loadmaster Trainer
The CLT system uses augmented reality to enhance ground-based training for Airforce C-130 Loadmasters. CLT builds off of a long line of Pathfinder Systems' research in Augmented Reality, stretching back to the very conception of augmented reality in 1991. In the CLT, trainees can react to a number of cargo compartment emergency situations to include oxygen fires and hydraulic leaks and faults such as loose cargo or fouled extraction chutes. It also trains engine start, and engine start emergency procedures. The system augments the student's view of the real world with training scenarios. This allows the student to master the physical aspects of the job (cargo, straps, chains and chutes) while reacting to virtual emergencies, such as a cabin fire. The system uses a ruggedized see-through goggle to present the computer generated portion of the image to the trainee. The system is to be completed in early 2008 when it will be deployed at Little Rock Air Force Base.
CGAWT -- U.S. Coast Guard Aircrew Weapons Trainer
The CGAWT is a motion-based simulator supporting USCG armed helicopter aircrew training. It expands upon the Pathfinder repertoire of aircrew simulator capabilities. It will accommodate various on-board weapons employed by the Coast Guard, and it will be quickly convertible between the MH-60C and MH-60J aircraft. The CGAWT is being developed under a Phase III SBIR project for delivery in 2009. The CGAWT will be installed at the US Coast Guard Aviation Training center in Mobile, AL in 2009. A second version, contained in an expandable trailer and capable of providing training and multiple Coast Guard Stations, is anticipated as potential follow-on device. This trainer will be easy to modify to accommodate other services and aircraft types.
DARTS -- Dismounted Augmented Reality Training System
By extending Land Warrior (LW) soldier computer systems with augmented reality, we can provide an infrastructure free training device that soldiers can use to train basic tasks as well as conduct mission rehearsals. DARTS will solve many of the challenges associated with this technology, and provide innovative solutions for image generation and training. DARTS will allow soldiers to train both as individuals and as part of a unit any time and any place, without the need for complex infrastructure or setup.
VTAGS -- Virtual Target Gunnery System
This "Virtual Target Gunnery System" is developing a low cost technology to provide military personnel with a strap-on gunnery training system, that allows trainees to engage virtual targets in real-world settings in either the live-fire or dry-fire mode. The initial application being developed will support the Mark 38, 25mm machine gun. Initial live fire against virtual targets was demonstrated in September of 2002. (Customer: OSD -- Live Fire Test and Evaluation Directorate)