G. Perrey

HEPO which stands for HELICOPTER: OPERATOR STATIONS EVALUATION is a real-time simulator used to represent naval missions with full helicopter crew. HEPO is designed to assess the crew concept. including tasks allocation, as well as validate the Man/Machine Interface (MMI). HEPO is, in fact, a helicopter structure mock-up divided into a fully equipped cockpit and a cabin including two operator consoles. The weapon system is modelized for the crew to enact predefined scenarios in a given operational environment. HEPO is composed of : - a hardware and software part providing general ergonomics as well as initiating and following up simulation progress - an evolutive software specific of the modelized weapon system and Man/Machine Interface. Developed in 1988/1989, HEPO has already proved a great help in the crew concept study of the future N H 90 helicopters naval version. Significant lessons were learned as it was used by operational crews from the four nations involved in the NH90 programme while a great deal of experience was acquired as regards simulation principles, mainly on: - the main characteristics of this type of simulator - HEPO development and approval for operation - Application methodology. It has been scheduled to use HEPO again early in the NH90 Design and Development phase. In addition, HEPO flexibility and ease of reconfiguration also helps simulate systems fitted in other helicopters.

17th European Rotorcraft Forum 1991, Berlin

Conference Paper

englisch

21,0 x 29,7 cm, 7 Seiten

DGLR-Bericht, 1991, 1991-08, 17th European Rotorcraft Forum Proceedings; 1991; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Bonn

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simulation, flight crews, helicopters

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1991