Enables aircrew members to plan missions quickly and to react to mission changes while in flight.
The Electronic Data Manager (EDM) is a light, portable touch-screen computer in the form of a kneeboard that provides the aviator with global positioning system (GPS) moving map capabilities, sunlight readability, and the ability to use Windows-based software.
- The EDM includes:
- Moving map display (GPS aircraft position and waypoints)
- Tactical graphics
- Two-way Blue Force Tracking-Aviation situational awareness
- Beyond-line-of-sight text messaging
- Displays of checklists, manuals, and approach plates in PDF format
- Capability to import mission planning data from Aviation Mission Planning Systems software
- Weight and balance calculations
- Aircraft performance planning calculations
- Electronic notes
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EDM Spiral 3.5 improvements include:
- 1.6 GHZ System Processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 6.4” Sealed Trans-reflective Glass Touch Screen 480x640
- Sunlight Readable and NVG Compatible Display
- 60 GB Solid State Hard Drive
- External Power, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 interfaces-enhanced speed and performance
- Ability to host future dynamic terrain and obstacle avoidance
