Rockwell Collins Unveils Enhanced Vision System

Rockwell Collins has unveiled its EVS-3000 advanced, high-fidelity enhanced vision system (EVS) to the commercial aviation market.

 

The new system, available on both head-up and head-down displays, includes a proprietary multi-spectral EVS sensor, developed by Rockwell Collins, that is said to significantly improve detection of outside terrain, hazards, and obstacles in low-visibility conditions caused by weather phenomena such as fog. The EVS-3000 also brings the ability to fully detect LED lighting, which is increasingly utilized by airports as a runway lighting solution.

 

“We’re bringing unprecedented accuracy in sensing what’s ahead during critical phases of flight,” says Craig Olson, senior director, Head-up Guidance Systems for Rockwell Collins. “At the same time, operators will experience enhanced reliability and lower cost of ownership from our lower-weight, more energy-efficient EVS solution.”

 

Rockwell Collins’ EVS-3000 does not require a traditional built-in cooling system, which significantly reduces weight, lowers aircraft power consumption, and improves system performance longevity.