DAVD-HUD to be transitioned into operational system
Coda Octopus has entered into a Navy Cooperative Research Development Agreement (CRADA) to transition the prototype of the Divers Augmented Vision Display-Head Up Display system (DAVD-HUD) into a complete system that is ready for operational use, the company announced on 16 July.
The system will be used by Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). The prototype DAVD-HUD, equipped with CODA’s real-time 3D visualisation software, has been successfully trialed and evaluated.
The first generation DAVD-HUD system along with an outline plan for the development of the second, third and fourth generations of the DAVD-HUD, were unveiled in June.
Under the terms of the CRADA, the company will transition the existing prototype to a first-generation operational system. Coda would then be granted an exclusive invention licensing agreement to produce and supply the complete system of software and hardware to the navy and military community.
Coda received US government funding for the development of the 3D visualisation software to be used with the DAVD prototype that used 2D imaging sonar data. The new scope of work extends to developing the second, third and fourth generations of the complete DAVD-HUD, including the helmet with electronics, as well as the real-time 3D sonar and 3D visualisation software.
More from Naval Warfare
-
![EU SEACURE programme seeks autonomous solutions to evolving underwater threats]()
EU SEACURE programme seeks autonomous solutions to evolving underwater threats
The EU and leading defence firms are collaborating on improving autonomous seabed warfare capabilities.
-
![Malaysia’s Maharaja Lela frigates to fit SEA’s Torpedo Launcher System]()
Malaysia’s Maharaja Lela frigates to fit SEA’s Torpedo Launcher System
The TLS is expected to improve the vessels’ anti-submarine warfare performance in Malaysia’s littoral region.
-
![New contract enhances local building commitment of Colombia’s PES frigate programme]()
New contract enhances local building commitment of Colombia’s PES frigate programme
Damen Naval has signed a contract with Heinen & Hopman, which will use local Colombian HVAC-R experts to fit out the fleet.
-
![Anduril awarded $642 million counter-drone contract with US Marine Corps]()
Anduril awarded $642 million counter-drone contract with US Marine Corps
The contract will see counter-small uncrewed aerial systems (CsUAS) installed at bases, with the initial contract covering site survey and engineering services as well as some system procurement. Work is expected to be completed over the next ten years.
