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ASGSI

Advanced Stabilised Glide Slope Indicator

Aeronautical & General Instruments (AGI) Ltd ASGSI

Overview

The Advanced Stabilised Glide Slope Indicator (ASGSI) is designed to provide a multi layer light beam which forms a wedge shaped funnel to guide the approaching pilot to the vessel. The light beam is stabilised in both pitch and roll axes, and is capable of being operated in both aided (NVG) and unaided modes.

ABOUT

The ASGSI projects a beam of light, with coloured sectors, from the aft face of the ship. This beam is stabilised to remove the effects of the ship’s roll and pitch and provides the helicopter pilot with visual information relating to their approach angle. The coloured sector of the beam seen by the pilot will indicate to them if their approach is above, below or on the correct glide path. The ASGSI is compliant for use with Night Vision Devices (NVD) as defined in STANAG 1445 & DEFSTAN 02-587 part 3. There are various beam configurations available to suit different naval requirements, all of which may be designed to also comply with NVDs.

KEY FEATURES

  • Beam width +/-20 degrees
  • Visible up to 6NM
  • Suitable for both aided (NVG) and unaided use
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Long Life LED light sources – typically 100,000 hours

COMPLIANCE

EMC – MIL STD 461E

Shock – MIL STD 901D Grade B

Vibration – MIL STD 167A-1

Environmental – MIL STD 810

 

APPLICABLE DESIGN & MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

  • STANAG 1445
  • DEF STAN 02-587 Part 3
  • HOSTAC Vol 1 limits
  • Radar Cross Section (RCS) Requirements
  • BS EN 60439-2
  • BS EN 60947-1
  • BS EN 60529
  • DEF-STAN 05-21
  • ISO 9001

Downloads

AGI VISUAL LANDING AIDS BROCHURE

Visual Approach System brochure

2646_Helivas Brochure

 

Contact

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