Implemented projects

Jan 2012: Pilot's head positioning system for Yak-130 simulator

By the order of Russian stock joint association "Specialized Machinery" RUCAP company has developed "Pilot's head positioning system for Yak-130 simulator" which simulates helmet-mounted target detection system "Sura".

UM-16 Positioning system determines position in coordinates (X, Y, Z) and degrees of angle (roll, pitch, yaw) of the pilot's head inside Yak-130 cabin. All measurements are transmitted into simulator's computing system for further calculation of target mark's coordinates.

Jul 2011: Crew training simulator for MI-8 helicopter

In July 2011 RUCAP company successfully implemented this project for the TSNTU "Dynamics" Company and equipped Mi-8 crew training simulator with UM-16 positioning system.

UM-16 positioning system is integrated with virtual reality glasses for support of the training process in the cargo cabin of Mi-8 training simulator. It ensures the operation of two observers:

• operator of the exterior suspension bracket;
• pilot-observer.

The Positioning system defines linear coordinates (X, Y, Z) and angles (azimuth, yaw, roll) of the observers' heads in the cargo cabin and transmits the measurements to the simulator’s computer to define pyramids of visibility for each observer.

Both observers through their virtual-reality glasses see the virtual surroundings, helicopter's cabin, cargo manhole and the exterior at the correct visual angle and can control their position and view by turning their heads like in reality.

Feb 2011: Coordinate-marking system for ISS photography 

RUCAP develops “Coordinate-snap of phots” project in collaboration with R&D branch of "MATI" - RGTU “K.E.Tsiolkovsky” for RKK "Energy". The final variant of the system will be installed on the Russian segment of the International Space Station for research purposes.

The system is intended to determine the angle between camera direction and the base coordinate system at the moment of photo snap and to transfer the data to on-board computer.

Prototype of this system meets all required accuracy and usage characteristics and was officially approved in the beginning of 2011. Now RUCAP company develops several flight samples which are scheduled for sending to the ISS.