TM Systems

For more than 35 years, TM Systems has been the trusted name in  naval aircraft launching and landing aid equipment, flight control and signaling systems, data communication and test equipment, and aircraft ground support equipment. Customers include the US Department of Defense, major US defense OEMs including Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (LPD Program) and General Dynamics NASSCO (T-AKE Program), and various foreign governments.

The TM Systems flagship product is the Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator (SGSI) system, an electro-hydraulic optical landing aid designed for use on air capable and amphibious assault vessels. Through use of the SGSI, a helicopter pilot may visually establish and maintain the proper glide slope for a safe landing on an air-capable vessel.

Additional Visual Landing Aid (VLA) and supplemental equipment provide a means for day and night helicopter missions to and from air capable ships. The equipment provides visual cues for accomplishing safe helicopter operations under various mission requirements. This is made possible by providing the approaching helicopter with enhanced flight deck illumination, depth perception cues, and obstruction definitions. VLA equipment includes the Wave-Off Light System, Deck Status Light System, Lighting Control Panel and Homing Beacon.