Boeing Selects Christie DLP/LED Technology to Upgrade Apache Longbow Crew Trainer Simulators

Sept. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Christie, the leader in simulation projection display and visualization solutions, announced that The Boeing Company [NYSE- BA] has selected the award-winning Christie Matrix StIM simulation projection system for a multi-million dollar program to upgrade an initial 18 Apache Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) simulators. To date, ten simulators have been completely retrofitted, with additional LCTs contracted throughout the year.  In addition to its ground-breaking Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training capabilities, key reasons for selecting the Christie Matrix StIM were the superior image quality, long life and low maintenance costs of the system.

“As the undisputed leader in the aviation market, Boeing sets the pace of innovation for the entire industry,” noted Zoran Veselic, vice president of Christie's Visual Environments division.  “Boeing’s validation of the Christie Matrix StIM to meet the high standards of performance demanded by its LCT simulator is a true testament to the unique features and superior quality of the Matrix StIM projection system.”

Christie worked with Boeing during the design phase to ensure that the projection system met the program requirements. Currently deployed worldwide and used for in-theater training, the LCT is a full mission, high-fidelity flight simulator that provides training for individuals, crews and maintenance test pilots.  Its new image-generator technology allows for the display of more realistic “out-the-window” scenes in real time.  It features two cockpits, one at either end of a transportable trailer, that lets the training pilot and co-pilot fly in tandem.  The cockpits utilize five screens each, for a total of 10 Christie Matrix StIM projectors per simulator.  

The LCT ensures the highest state of readiness and safety for its customers. The device provides a high level of realism that offers top quality training in a safe environment. The Christie Matrix StIM's solid state, LED-based illumination system also offers unprecedented stability and reliability, critical features that speak to Boeing’s strategy for providing customers with cutting-edge, value-added solutions to meet their specific needs.

The LCT simulators are used around the world and can be operated independently as well as networked with other trainers for collective training capability.  They can be deployed in a wide range of environments, giving pilots ample, on-site opportunity to meet their training needs and rehearse their missions safely.

The Christie Matrix StIM is the world’s first true solid state LED-based simulation projection system.  The Matrix StIM is packed with innovations, including: ArrayLOC to manage brightness, color and dark levels automatically; InfraScene, to process infrared content for simultaneous display of both visible light and the infrared spectrum; and Minimum Processing Latency (MPL), an architecture used to minimize transport delay from data processing to image display.  

About Boeing
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.

About Christie
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan, (JP:6925), designs, builds and installs customized projection display solutions. Christie delivers turn-key solutions for sophisticated virtual reality, simulation systems and control room environments including high-resolution power walls, multi-sided immersive environments, curved screen displays, domed simulation and multi-projector arrays.  Industries and organizations that rely on Christie range from government agencies to oil and gas, aerospace to entertainment, and manufacturing and design to pharmaceuticals.

Christie has been awarded the Canadian Innovation Award for New Technology by the National Research Council and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters recognizing innovative excellence for the Christie Matrix StIM.  Christie has also been awarded the Red Ribbon for Best Program for the Christie Matrix StIM and is listed among Military Training Technology magazine’s Top 100 simulation companies.  For more information, visit www.christiedigital.com.

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For more information contact:
Dorina Belu, Christie
(519) 749-3323
dorina.belu@christiedigital.com

Mario Almonte, Herman & Almonte Public Relations
(212) 616-1190, ext. 267
malmonte@Herman-AlmontePR.com


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