The MAGIC1 Offered AgustaWestland A Number Of Compelling Benefits In SAR Operations

GE Intelligent Platforms announced that it had received orders from AgustaWestland of Italy for GE’s MAGIC1 Rugged Display Computer. The MAGIC1 will be part of AgustaWestland’s OPLS (Obstacle Proximity LIDAR system) which the company will offer on helicopters destined for search and rescue (SAR) deployment.

Helicopters operating in SAR operations are often required to fly near obstacles - trees, buildings and so on - in daylight or darkness and in adverse conditions. AgustaWestland wanted to provide the pilot with a sophisticated collision avoidance system that would aid the pilot by indicating the distance of the helicopter from these obstacles.

“The MAGIC1 offered AgustaWestland a number of compelling benefits,” said Simon Collins, Product Manager, GE Intelligent Platforms. “It is a proven, pre-configured solution that can be easily integrated onboard a helicopter with minimal integration effort and cost. The MAGIC1’s high performance enables it to allow pilots to make timely, accurate flight path decisions, while its compactness and low weight mean that it has minimal impact on the helicopter’s operating characteristics. It is also rugged, which means that it can withstand the rigors and harsh environment that are typical of search and rescue deployments.”

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