Rockwell Collins ParaNav
Published on February 16th, 2008 in gps navigation, misc news
The GPS navigation system equipped helmet from Rockwell Collins, ParaNav, is back in the news these days. Apparently the Marines put in an order for 3000 of these hi-tech helmets for parachutists. ParaNav integrates a full-color display that attaches directly to goggles or helmet shields.
The idea with ParaNav is to give the Marine accurate navigation capabilities and situational awareness in the air and have them pinpoint their landing zones. In case of plan B the Marine can also choose to divert to alternate sites with the same level of accuracy.
The helmet is more than just a GPS receiver and a dot on the screen. ParaNav also includes Wi-Fi interface for receiving Joint Precision Airdrop System data and even supports dead reckoning when GPS signals are not available… via
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Wow this is very cool! I really wish I could get my hands on something like this..