Barco, Saab Partner On Head-Up Display

Barco n.v., Kortrijk, Belgium, has entered into an agreement with Sweden’s Saab to expand its avionics offerings with Saab’s RIGS Head Up Display for helicopters and small aircraft.

The RIGS system uses Saab’s digital video display technology to project an “out-of-the-window” picture into the pilots field of view. The required software is hosted on Barco’s PU-2000 processing unit with open-system MOSArt architecture.

The RIGS HUD can be used to render flight, navigation and sighting data with aiming point and target reticule. The display can offer all-weather capabilities by presenting instrument landing system information and images from enhanced vision sensors.

Barco’s MOSArt open architecture allows operators to tailor applications to their needs and to upgrade the system capabilities through software upgrades.