Multi Function Displays

The Astronautics 6×8 Primary Flight Displays and Multifunction Displays have evolved over 20 years by continually offering higher resolution AMLCDs, LED backlights, more advanced processing and graphics generation, patented night vision goggle performance, configurable interfaces including both legacy analog/synchro and modern digital signal types, and modern functionality.

Astronautics has developed its Ibex™ family of  next-generation color multifunction displays (CMFDs) for displaying multiple formats of primary flight, navigation, moving map, engine and mission data via ARINC 818 input and RS-422 control interfaces.  Ibex displays are lightweight, rugged, and designed to meet the requirements of military helicopters and aircraft in all environments, qualified to shock, high altitude, and extreme temperatures to meet all mission requirements.

The Ibex family supports multiple display sizes—6×8-inch, 8×10-inch, 18×8-inch, etc.—through its flexible and common core architecture.  Displays include a fully-assembled, lighted switch panel, high-resolution active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) / backlight assembly, and chassis.  Ibex uses its flexible platform to customize for specific customer needs.

Astronautics Multifunction Display (MFD) unit family is an Active Matrix Color Liquid Crystal Display with a useable screen size of 4.21×4.21, configured specifically to meet multiple aircraft requirements. The display units are designed for multifunction use, displaying symbology, graphics, and both monochrome and color video. The full color (RGB) capabilities also allow the MFD to be used as a Sensor, Weapon Video and Digital Map Display.

Astronautics Multifunction Display (MFD) unit family is an Active Matrix Color Liquid Crystal Display with a useable screen size of 5×5, configured specifically to meet multiple aircraft requirements. The display units are designed for multifunction use, displaying symbology, graphics, and both monochrome and color video. This display family can also be offered with single or multiple processors for application, graphics and video processing. The full color (RGB) capabilities also allow the MFD to be used as a Sensor, Weapon Video and Digital Map Display.

Astronautics Multifunction Display (MFD) unit family is an Active Matrix Color Liquid Crystal Display with a useable screen size of 6.25×6.25, configured specifically to meet multiple aircraft requirements.

The display units are designed for multifunction use, displaying symbology, graphics, and both monochrome and color video. This display family can also be offered with single or multiple processors for application, graphics and video processing. The full color (RGB) capabilities also allow the MFD to be used as a Sensor, Weapon Video and Digital Map Display.

The Astronautics NEXIS Flight-Intelligence System (FIS) consists of two certified multi-function displays and two multi-purpose server systems for each aircraft. This system allows the operator to streamline their operations and gives them the capabilities of operating in the next generation airspace.

The NEXIS FIS supports the following functions/applications:

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• Airport Map/Runway Incursion Prevention

• ADS-B Merging and Spacing

• ADS-B In-Trail Procedures

• CDTI Assisted Visual Separation (CAVS)

• Enroute Moving Map with dynamic own-ship position

• Aviation Weather Information

• Network Connectivity

• Communication Management

• Data Loading

• Maintenance Logging and Downloading (FOQA, MOQA, etc.)

• Charts & Maps

• Document Reader

• Video Surveillance

• Flight Operations Manuals

• Performance Calculator

• SafeBrowser

The Astronautics TactiX is a tactical mission and display system designed for use in advanced military helicopter and transport programs, enhancing situational awareness, information sharing between forces (C4I), and mission management through an onboard network architecture.  The TactiX is a flexible system that supports up to six displays connected through a T-Flex video and USB switch to one to three mission computers. 

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The system operates based on hosted tactical application software. This software can be provided by the end user using the open architecture of the Astronautics system, can be provided by the integrator, or can be provided by Astronautics. Applications can include a digital moving map, Tactical Data Link and C4I communications, document readers, communication radio tuning, and display of mission sensors data (RADAR, DIRCM, FLIR) and other avionics sensors to present a combined, integrated tactical view.

Astronautics Onboard Information Terminal (OIT) system is a programmable Tactical Flight Bag display system. The OIT consisting of dual 12.1” touchscreen displays and dual processing units supports Mission Planning, Boom/Enhanced Vision System, Network Server applications, and other EFB and tactical applications.