Maritime Helicopter Aid
Dynamic Ship Limits - when capability and safety matter. The Maritime Helicopter Aid (MHA) system uses real-time helicopter-ship interface simulation software and ship motion and wind sensor input to estimate limit proximity.
The MHA provides landing advice for an approaching MRH90 helicpoter
MHA maximises ship & helicopter capability
- Inertial Ship Motion Unit Sensor Input
- all 6 ship DOF’s (roll, pitch, yaw, heave, ….)
- rates & accelerations (angular, translational)
- accounts for ship ballast, list, trim and manoeuvring
- Wind Anemometer Input
Real time simulation enables expanded capability and accurate prediction of sliding/toppling limits as well as lashed and restraint system limits
Validation (Real Time Simulation & Sensor Data Overlay). MHA models can be validated and tuned on ship in real time with:
- Simulation and sensor data overlaid
- Model helicopter parameters tuned
