Advanced Guidance System for Naval Aviators:
Ensuring Safe and Precise Carrier Landings

Dr. Mike Jones

03/11/2025

Aerospace

Landing on an aircraft carrier underway is one of the most complex and high-stakes tasks in Naval aviation. Aviators must navigate unpredictable conditions, from a carrier pitching and rolling in varying sea states to the challenge of degraded visual environments (DVE). The need for enhanced guidance and situational awareness is clear, especially when pilots need to perform carrier landings in extreme conditions with limited visibility.

That’s where JASMINE comes in. Developed by Systems Technology, Inc. (STI), JASMINE is a cutting-edge guidance system designed to ensure safe and precise carrier landings, regardless of visibility or sea state conditions.

What is JASMINE?

JASMINE (Joint Automated Systems for Maritime Integration and Navigation Enhancement) is a sophisticated flight guidance system that integrates advanced flight director modes with head-up display (HUD) symbology. By leveraging the Navy’s MAGIC CARPET control laws, JASMINE provides real-time, intuitive guidance to pilots during even the most complex landing scenarios.

This revolutionary system offers precise control during carrier landings, ensuring that pilots can execute landings safely and accurately, even in zero-visibility or high-seas conditions. With JASMINE, pilots gain enhanced situational awareness, allowing them to focus on their mission with confidence, no matter how unpredictable the environment may be.

Groundbreaking Pilot Evaluations

The performance of JASMINE was put to the test during piloted evaluations conducted at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Manned Flight Simulator facility. Using a high-fidelity F/A-18E/F cockpit, volunteer pilots from the VX-23 Strike Aircraft Test Squadron and the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School participated in these comprehensive evaluations.

The results were groundbreaking. With the help of JASMINE’s advanced guidance system and the Navy’s MAGIC CARPET control laws, pilots successfully completed full zero-zero landings—landings conducted in zero visibility and zero ceiling conditions, from tip-over to touchdown. These results demonstrated the system’s ability to provide precision and consistency, even in the most challenging and unpredictable conditions, showcasing JASMINE's immense potential to enhance Naval flight safety.

Why Choose STI for Your Flight Control Solutions?

At STI, we don’t just create solutions; we innovate the future of aviation with cutting-edge technologies like JASMINE. Our expertise in integrating Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) technologies with real-world operational needs has made us a trusted partner in solving complex challenges for military, commercial, and rotorcraft applications.

JASMINE is just one example of our commitment to improving aviation safety and precision. Whether you need advanced flight control systems for fixed-wing, rotorcraft, or military applications, STI provides reliable, high-performance solutions that enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety across a range of aviation missions.

Ready to Collaborate?

STI is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of flight control technology. If you're looking for innovative solutions to elevate your aviation capabilities, we're ready to collaborate. For inquiries or partnership opportunities, get in touch with us today to learn how we can help transform your flight control systems.

Advanced Guidance System for Naval Aviators: Ensuring Safe and Precise Carrier Landings