Training and Simulation

Chinook helicopter
Training and Simulation

12 January 2022

R&D case: Redesign of helicopter training

A common, modernised approach for platform qualification training The challenge The Defence Helicopter Command of the Royal Netherlands Airforce expressed a need for a common, modernised approach for qualification training on all of their platforms. The solution The project produced actual MQT for AH-64 and CH-47 crews. Additionally, user requirements, a system concept and a […]
SESAR experiment for Attention Guidance with HoloLens in NARSIM Tower
Training and Simulation

14 December 2021

Augmented Reality in the Aerodrome Tower

In recent years, Augmented Reality has become one of the major focus points of user interface development. With a rapid increase in computing power and developments in software and hardware applications, it has moved from theoretical approaches towards industry-wide application and mass production. Augmented Reality combines virtual elements generated by a computer with the real […]
Defence and Security

01 December 2020

Learning eco system for defence (IDTEAM)

IDTEAM is a Defence Technology Project (DTP) with a collaboration between the Dutch Ministry of Defence, Royal NLR and BlueTea. The aim of the project is the development and evaluation of a technology demonstrator, which will show the added value of an integrated digital training environment for aircraft maintenance within a 5th generation air-force specifically […]
NLR cockpit simulator
Training and Simulation

27 June 2019

Blog: Putting innovation to work for real training needs

Do you remember the first time you were driving on the highway and had to pass a slow-driving truck? You probably didn’t master the skill of driving very well yet, which made you a bit anxious and extra alert on the specific procedures, such as checking your mirrors to see if the left lane is […]
Training and Simulation

20 June 2019

KLM and NLR integrate Augmented Reality in maintenance and repair

19 June 2019, Amsterdam – KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) have launched a joint venture, NUVEON, for the development of new Augmented Reality (AR) products for MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul). NUVEON will integrate AR throughout the MRO chain to improve everyday performance in maintenance. The new partnership was signed […]
Training and Simulation

17 October 2018

Pilot visual scan behaviour for training (Augmented Eye)

NLR developed ‘Augmented Eye’, an innovative application which presents a pilot’s visual scan behaviour to the instructor in real-time and is non-intrusive for the pilot. This video demonstrates the first concept of the Augmented Eye. Pilots’ visual scan behaviour is an important aspect of flying and can be difficult to learn, especially for pilots in […]