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Tri City LifeNet Opens New Nebraska Base to Expand Air Medical Services
Jupiter Avionics Unveils Eclipse™ Digital Audio at Aircraft Electronics Association Annual Convention
Jupiter Avionics Corporation recently unveiled its new Eclipse Digital Audio System at the Aircraft Electronics Association annual convention in New Orleans.
The Eclipse™ Digital Audio System from Jupiter Avionics follows a logical evolution of designs to arrive at the ultimate in aircraft audio distribution and control. The system allows straightforward control of multiple audio signals by up to seven users using a choice of controller styles.
“Operators asked for more versatility for their communications systems and a digital platform,” said Jupiter Avionics sales and marketing director Bryan Hart. “ The Eclipse Digital Audio delivers exactly what they have asked for.”
The main components of the Eclipse are the JACS-001 audio control, the JDAC-002 digital audio control panel and the JCP- 001 control panel. The JACS-001 audio control is configured using Jupiter’s tried and trusted Windows-based software (ProCS™) and supports either high- or low-impedance headsets. The control panel also allows 3D audio to be selected to augment prioritizing of radio traffic. Interfaces for loudspeakers, additional audio users, recording devices, music inputs, and messaging triggers are included as standard.
The JDAC-002 digital audio control panel reduces panel depth and provides operation using either a daylight readable touch screen or rotary controls. Additional features resulting from the versatility of an LCD display include individual ICS calling, recording and playback capabilities, system error messaging, and 3D audio selection.
“Jupiter’s proprietary user interface will immediately become the easiest and most intuitive on the market,” said Hart.
The JCP2-001 control panel offers the traditional ergonomic layout and a familiar method of operation. The proven Flextext™ annunciator technology means straightforward illuminated legend customizing and field replacement. Normal, backup and emergency power inputs allow peace of mind, even in the most demanding environments.
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LifeNet recently announced that it has opened a new base in Kearney, Nebraska, to provide emergency air medical services to the city and other local communities in central Nebraska and north-central Kansas. Opening the base will result in quicker response times for emergent and trauma situations, and provide inter-facility transports for patients needing specialized care.
The Tri City LifeNet base will provide year-round air medical services to the region, responding to emergency medical calls for trauma events such as heart attacks and strokes. LifeNet is staffed with 12 crew members including pilots, flight nurses, flight paramedics, and mechanics. This crew of industry- leading, highly trained trauma clinicians and pilots has years of experience in the field. Tri-City also has skilled aviation mechanics who ensure the aircraft is safe and mission-ready at all times.
Officials from Air Methods/LifeNet established this base due to the growing need for an air medical base in central Nebraska to better serve the entire region. At a time when more than 85 million Americans live more than an hour’s drive from Level I or II trauma centers, there is an increasing demand for air medical services to ensure patients have access to necessary care centers.
“Having access to potentially lifesaving air medical services is incredibly important to our community, especially with the continued consolidation of hospitals and the growing number of rural hospital closures throughout the region,” said Kevin Hallam, account executive at Air Methods. “We are proud to be here and provide this vital service to our community and the surrounding region. We are also pleased to offer community outreach programs that include a variety of certified courses available to emergency providers, which are developed and regularly updated to reflect the most current evidence-based practices. As the premier provider of critical transport, we view our customers as an extension of our services and are dedicated to supporting continued education that improves patient outcomes.”
Located at the Kearney Regional Airport, this rotorcraft is a rear- loading, twin-engine EC 135 T2. Additionally, the helicopter is an IFR/VFR aircraft, which means it will be equipped to fly in times of inclement weather with expedited lift times and reliable delivery of lifesaving measures.
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