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Numerous large computer monitors, numerous secondary dials, and hundreds of switches make up a typical commercial cockpit.
Even though these designs are effective, the increased automation of cockpits necessitates the best possible human-computer interaction to improve pilot efficiency and flight safety.
A highly productive collaboration resulted in the creation of a customized solution. The algorithms for the vision system were created by CSEM, and SERMA Ingénierie was in charge of modifying the hardware of the system and incorporating it into a cockpit demonstrator.
With pilots, ETH Zurich designed and carried out the studies, and Swiss International Airlines provided the consortium with use case expertise. Cockpits won’t be completely redesigned by the system.
However, pilots should be able to focus on their most important tasks with minimal interruptions and increased flight safety thanks to the combination of gesture recognition and eye tracking.
The Global Aircraft Cabin Surveillance Camera Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
MEGGITT Aircraft Cabin Surveillance Camera – The advanced cockpit door surveillance system (CDSS) enables crew to clearly identify possible entrants, regardless of cabin conditions, and to observe whether individuals seeking entry into the cockpit are under duress. Securaplane pioneered the use of cockpit surveillance systems with Delta Airlines.
The CDSS consists of three cameras feeding a central processing unit that, in turn, feeds video to cockpit displays or monitors.
Depending on the camera field of view and mounting location, additional cameras may be installed to provide sufficient situational awareness for pilots. One controller can process up to six different cameras.
The latest Securaplane camera technology includes the following features: operates 0.1 Lux up to 150Lux, integral infra-red (IR) illumination for low light performance, auto-iris to compensate over the full light-intensity range, in-built image processing to further enhance low-light performance, and analog & digital video outputs.
A small monochrome camera unit with an integrated near-IR illuminator for zero lux operation was installed and flying on Delta Airlines .
Although it was a flight test exercise, the entire system was fully FAA-certified and issued with a supplemental type certificate (STC).
Working with Delta, Securaplane refined the design and performance of the unit to develop a cockpit surveillance system for use across the industry.
