IHADSS

M76 Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System (IHADSS)

The Marine IHADSS is a lightweight headset which is worn either as part of the M16 helmet, or as a separate headset depending upon the individual marines preference.

The IHADSS fits over the Marines right ear, with a microphone and earpiece so that the marine can keep in constant contact with his unit/commanding officer. The major way a IHADSS improves the marines combat effectiveness is the eyepiece that flips down over their right eye superimposing the data from the wrist tricorder as a Heads up display (HUD).

Data for the IHADSS is gathered from a wide range of sources; weapon systems, hand held scanning devices, or from the local sensor net/orbiting starships. To the Marine wearing the device they will be able to call up; detailed maps of the surrounding area, intelligence reports and such like… but the most important tactical advantage given is the inclusion of a targeting system which is tied into all marine weapon systems vastly improving firing accuracy while on the move.

Functionality

Communications

The boom microphone and ear piece offer real time audio communcation between members of a marine company. There are various options on the level of communication from the individual level up to squad level and company level.

As well as the audio communication it is possible for visual communication to be established though this is only a one way setting as the IHADSS does not have a camera facing the wearer. However, a person with a camera, normally at the Marines HQ, can transmit a visual feed through to the IHADSS. The visual signal will appear in the corner of the TED.

All communications are automatically encrypted and decrypted with a standard encryption cypher but the cypher can be altered dependant upon a given situation.

Data Transfer

As well as communication vocally and visually between marines there is also the ability for transferring data. In the most primitive form this can be simple text which will appear at the bottom of the TED. However, more complex files can be transmitted such as intelligence files, maps or video files but really any type of file can be sent. These files can either be viewed through the TED or stored on the IHADSS hard drive and then tarnsferred onto another device, such as a PADD, for easier access.

Video Feeds

Each IHADSS has a built in camera alongside the TED. This camera can be used to send a constant stream of data to the Marine HQ or is recorded on the IHADSS hard drive. This allows marine support teams located at the HQ to see what every marine is doing and allows the marines to review their mission in detail during the debrief.

Sensors

Other than communcation the main feature of the IHADSS is its sensors located in the wrist tricorder. The sensors include all standard tricorder abiltiies allowing a marine to scan their area for all sorts of information. One of the most common use of the sensors is scanning for life signs. A map display in the TED can be overlaid with a readout of all life forms in the area making it easier to locate enemies as well as be aware to the location of allies. The senors also allow the wearer to switch to different visual modes allowing night vision in the dark among others.

The IHADSS is not limited to its own sensors though. If a friendly starship is in orbit or an HQ has be established on the ground then it can connect to their superior sensors for better readings and a broader view of the land.

Perhaps one of the most useful features of the IHADSS sensor systems is the targetting system. Using its own sensors and connecting to the sensors of a marines weapons the IHADSS is able to produce a crosshair on the TED giving a marine a more accurate ability to target enemy units. Though this system undoubtably increases a marines firing ability each marine still requires a grasp of firing techniques and also the ability to shoot without this aide.

Variants

As well as the standard IHADSS unit there are two additional module attachments designed to assist Field Medics and Engineers in the field. These variants offer all the same functionality as the standard system as well as having additional functionality. Using either module requires an extra component to be attached to the wrist tricorder.

Medical

The medical module attachment to the IHADSS is used primarily by doctors and medics who are required to enter the field. The attachment, while keeping the standard features, also offers the features of a medical tricorder. The user is given the ability to scan a person and detailed medical information is displayed in the TED. The user can also change the visiual mode so as to be able to see inside a patient, allowing them to view broken bones or even organs.

Engineering

The engineering module attachment to the IHADSS is used primarily by marine engineers in the field. The attachment, while keeping the standard features, also offers various features useful for engineers ranging from structural integrities or mechanical information of an device.