SOURCE: InterSense, Inc.
November 26, 2007 09:00 ET
Lockheed Martin Selects InterSense for F-35 Lightning Pilot Training Program
BEDFORD, MA--(Marketwire - November 26, 2007) - InterSense, Inc., a market leader in precision
motion technology, today announced its IS-900 motion tracking system has
been selected by Lockheed Martin for integration into its F-35 Lightning II
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Pilot Training Program. As the first
single-seat, single-engine, stealth strike fighter, the F-35 will rely on a
pilot training program designed from the ground up to meet the specific
demands of this new aircraft. InterSense's IS-900 system is part of a
solution that will provide pilots with an unobstructed view of the
computer-generated environment located outside of the cockpit, while
projecting simulated images which are precisely synchronized with the
pilot's head motion.
With ultrasonic transmitters embedded into the F-35's canopy bow frame, the
customized InterSense IS-900 system will be installed into pilot training
simulators located at Lockheed Martin's Simulation, Training & Support
Akron, OH facility. Working in conjunction with the ultrasonic
transmitters, a custom IS-900 MiniTrax Helmet Tracker will be used with the
F-35 Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) system. InterSense's hybrid inertial
technology enables realistic interaction with simulation exercises needed
for training pilots. The full system provides weapons queuing, symbology,
sensor control and enhanced vision realism.
Earlier this year, InterSense's IS-900 system was successfully integrated
into the F-35 engineering simulators to test all components and procedures
related to the aircraft. The success and flexibility of the InterSense
system, as well as the resulting reduction in design time and costs, made
it the natural choice for inclusion in the pilot training program.
"We're proud to be working with Lockheed Martin on this prestigious
program. The F-35 represents cutting edge technology and our IS-900 system
will meet the demands required for this new aircraft," stated T.C. Browne,
CEO InterSense, Inc. "This contract, combined with our strong recent track
record of program wins, continues to demonstrate that InterSense is the
industry standard for motion tracking technology in aerospace simulation &
training."
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000
people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design,
development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced
technology systems, products and services.
About InterSense
Founded in 1996, InterSense Inc. is a precision motion technology company
delivering real time positioning, tracking and alignment capabilities,
which bring higher speed and quality to visual simulation, enhanced vision
and navigation applications. InterSense's patented motion tracking
products enable realistic interaction with computer graphics for demanding
applications such as simulation and training; oil and gas exploration;
manufacturing; virtual prototyping and design; medical imaging;
entertainment; and video/film production. Privately-held InterSense is
headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. For more information, visit
www.intersense.com.