The CIC features the giant 360° wall and 14 + 4 multi function consoles + 2 large tactile tables.
Naval News reports that a new class off Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force frigate will feature a Combat Information Center (CIC) with a 360 degree augmented reality wall.
Situational awareness using the 360° augmented reality wall
Engineering control and damage control can be exercised from the CIC This is a further step in development of the CIC into data fusion center for the ship.
Notably this 5,500 ton ship is expected to have a crew of only 90.
Reminds of a RN experiment back in the early 50’s to do away with the bridge in frigates when at sea and use periscopes from ops like a submarine.
Wow, better than Star Trek! 😂
The 57mm “Mad Fires” round is interesting.
Wonder about the reliability of the system in real world conditions.