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Lockheed Martin, H.N. Burns Engineering Team To Improve Pilot Vision

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] and H.N. Burns Engineering agreed to collaborate on technology that they say will enhance military helicopter pilots' ability to fly in low visibility conditions caused by weather, dust or other obstructions.By combining Burns' high-resolution imaging laser radar with Lockheed Martin's experience in pilotage and sensor systems, the team said in a statement it will work toward developing affordable solutions that improve pilots' spatial orientation and situational awareness.H.N Burns Engineering President Buck Burns said in a statement the…

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