The National Aeronautic Association announced that the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) Team is the recipient of the 2018 Robert J. Collier Trophy for “successfully completing a rapid design, integration and flight test of critical, lifesaving technology for the worldwide [Lockheed Martin] F-35 fleet.”
F-35 Auto GCAS Technology Wins Collier Trophy
Key Takeaways:
- The Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) Team was awarded the 2018 Robert J. Collier Trophy.
- The award recognizes their rapid design, integration, and flight testing of critical, lifesaving technology for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fleet.
- Auto GCAS uses automation to prevent F-35 aircraft from hitting the ground, significantly enhancing pilot safety.
- The project was a collaborative effort involving entities such as Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Air Force, F-35 Joint Program Office, and NASA.
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