Sensor Fusion / Individual Sensors
Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
Yet another factor separating Eurofighter Typhoon from the crowd is its avionics and sensors suite. This section outlines the systems and packages necessary for high mission effectiveness and survivability in the high threat situations the aircraft was designed to meet.
- Overview
- Radar
- Infra Red Search & Track (IRST)
- Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
- Navigation
- Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS)
(MIDS) The MIDS is a high capacity digital information distribution system allowing the secure and jam-resistant exchange of real-time data between a wide variety of users, including all the components of a tactical air force, and where appropriate, land and naval forces. The system will present a comprehensive tactical environment on the MHDDs, relieving the pilot of the need to assemble the necessary information from a large number of independent sources. It also ensures the pilot is aware of threat and friendly aircraft which are beyond the areas covered by Radar and Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST).
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