Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:03:01 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/ Modsim.org en-us http://www.modsim.org/images/logo.gif http://www.modsim.org/ admin@modsim.org http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2225 Rapidly and Easily Develop Customizable Large Scale Simulation Applications In order to run dense simulations, users must generally split a scenario between multiple computers using cloud computing or distributed exercises that often make use of classic network tricks. Depending on the complexity of the simulation application scenario, these approaches can constrain performance and introduce additional, unnecessary risks and costs. Presagis and Wild Systems have developed a solution to address this problem, and the challenges associated with running extremely large entity count simulation exercises, by delivering STAGE High Density (HD). Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:03:01 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2224 xSUITEBarcelona, Spain, 2 March 2010 - Antycip Simulation Ltd (Antycip Simulation), a subsidiary of ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd, today announced that the Spanish Army has selected its Open Architecture Product Suite as a backbone framework to construct their next generation of live, virtual and constructive training solutions. At the heart of this suite is VT MÄK's (MÄK) leading Computer Generated Forces (CGF), VR-Forces, as well as MÄK's Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution, B-HAVE, and Scalable Network Technologies's QualNet. Another first included in this suite is Antycip Simulation's recently launched forefront doctrines generation solution, MyBehaviour. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:26:17 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2223 Major changes include: * Introduction of new serialization support in osgDB and associated src/osgWrapper/serialization plugins * Fixes to TerraPage (.txp) plugin * Improvements to the thread safety of Observers * New OSG_NOTIFY macros * Improvements to Inventor plugin. * Improvements to osgAnimation. * Improvements to handling of precision in KdTree * Improvements to osgWidget::Input. * Improvements to osgDB::XmlInput so that it handles a wider range of xml files. * Improvements to audio syncing and pause support in the ffmpeg plugin. Details on OSG Dev. Blog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2222 Network-based set-up, control and maintenance for projectiondesign’s entire projector and MIPS™ processor ranges Fredrikstad, Norway, 8 February 2010 – The very first edition of projectiondesign’s upgraded ProNet 2.0 scalable network asset management software was shown on the projectiondesign stand 1I31 at Integrated Systems Europe 2010. The new software is designed for managing an unlimited number of projectors from a single site, using standard TCP/IP or RS232 communication. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:55:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2219 [Perth, Australia and Dayton, Ohio ... 18 January 2010] Calytrix Technologies has released a new version 4.0 of its Comm Net Radio Simulator (CNR-Sim) for training of military, homeland security, first responder and other radio users. CNR-Sim is part of Calytrix’s CNR family of simulation and training related communication products. Calytrix’s CNR-Sim is software for either Windows or Linux that simulates a multichannel radio. Training with CNR-Sim provides PC users the comm functionality of a real radio. However, voice communications through the simulated radio are processed over a computer network and not broadcast over the air, thus limiting the radio traffic to the confines of the training environment. CNR-Sim is compliant with IEEE standards for simulated radio communications (specifically, DIS and HLA network protocols). Calytrix’s CNR family of products also includes CNR-Log to record and play back simulated radio traffic and CNR-Touch for touchscreen control of multiple independent simulated radios. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:06:15 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2218 MAK today announced that Embraer has selected VR-Vantage, MAK’s new 3D visual solution, as part of their Mission Planning Station (MPS) and Mission Debriefing Station (MDS) to support pilots on the Super Tucano aircraft operation. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:46:31 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2217 Summary Join a winning software development and advanced technology research team. CHI Systems, Inc. is expanding its Fort Washington, PA development team with a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer. We are currently seeking a motivated, team oriented, and creative candidate who can excel in a small business/defense contracting environment. Responsibilities of the Position CHI Systems is seeking a motivated and passionate scientist/engineer with the technical vision required to translate advanced modeling and simulation concepts into operational reality. The ideal candidate will combine the skills to model cognitive, behavioral, cultural, and tactical dynamics, with those needed to bring software applications through the design and implementation process. The successful applicant will function as a key technical member of an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic development environment, providing leadership across the full R&D cycle. Position responsibilities will include concept formulation, proposal writing, algorithm design, software implementation and integration, client interaction, and research publication. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:50:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2216 Rocketbox Studios GmbH, the company specialized in the creation of 3d characters and animations, has announced that all their products will be available for licensing with a price discount of 20% during February 2010. Rocketbox develops and distributes a product line named “Rocketbox Libraries”, consisting of prefab 3d characters and animations for 3ds Max and Maya. The libraries are offered as different sets of rigged and animated humans and animals, optimized for realtime applications like games, simulations and virtual worlds as well as for rendering. The products which are available for licensing at a discounted rate are "Complete Characters", "Complete Soldiers" and "Complete Animals". Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:45:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2215 Vires GmbH delivered a high-fidelity Image Generator software for a train simulator for an Italian railway company. The software provides advanced graphics features such as real-time shadows, dynamic reflections, per-pixel lighting for train lights, sun glare, rain and snow simulation. Besides the software, Vires also delivered a 80 km high-detail rail track and high-detail train models. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:07:47 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2214 An article in the December-January issue of Training and Simulation Journal (TSJ) looks at the paper that AFRL, L3, and MetaVR presented at IMAGE 2009 on the challenge facing distributed virtual simulation to minimize correlation differences between networked simulations. The article "A question of correlation" in Training and Simulation Journal's December 2009- January 2010 issue describes how correlating visuals across A-10 FMT and JTAC networked simulators is achieved at Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). Both programs use MetaVR's databases and image generator (VRSG). This technical briefing draws on the paper that Amos E. Kent of AFRL, Michael J. Sieverding of L3 Link, and Richard M. Rybacki of MetaVR presented at the IMAGE 2009 conference in St. Louis in August. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:10:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2213 Date: 30th March 2010Time: 9.30 - 16.00Location: Antycip Simulation UK Office Antycip Simulation Seminar - Bringing I/ITSEC to YouCouldn't make I/ITSEC 2009? Didn't have enough time to see what was new at the show? Antycip Simulation brings I/ITSEC to you. This seminar has been organised to update you on what was new at the show and how the latest innovations from our portfolio can help you in your training and simulation applications. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:57:32 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2212 Sundog Software has released version 1.95 of their SilverLining sky and weather SDK. This new release introduces high dynamic range rendering support, lens flare effects, support for legacy compilers, GLSL shaders, and visual quality improvements. SilverLining integrates with any C++ image generator built on top of OpenGL or DirectX, under Windows, Linux, or MacOS. Integration kits for popular scene graphs such as OpenSceneGraph, Ogre3D, and Gamebryo Lightspeed are also available. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:40:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2211 We have just added new links to our database: Real DB Inc. :Real DB Inc. provides an increasing, low cost, 3d content library and professional custom 3D modeling services to developers around the world. Our products can be use in the field of Military and Commercial simulation, PC, Console and Wireless games, Film industry, Architectural and Industrial design. More. GameSim:GameSim provides software products and services to the Game and Simulation Industries. More. FxWorks:FxWorks is company located near Munic/Germany, providing high quality 3D digital content and Services for the Simulation&Training and Virtual Reality industry since 1998. Optimized for Realtime - 3D Scenes with Shadowmaps, Lightmaps(Night), Snow-Upgrades. More. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2210 The FR12 is part of projectiondesign’s exciting programme to vitalise and revolutionise the future of projector installations. Fredrikstad, Norway, 25 January 2010 – Norwegian projector manufacturer projectiondesign® presents its latest innovation in projection technology with the preview of the FR12 Remote Light Source™ projector at Integrated Systems Europe 2010. The patent pending FR12 Remote Light Source (RLS) concept relocates the lamps from the projector to a rack-mount enclosure up to 30 meters away from the projector head. Light from the 19-inch rack-mounted RLS illuminates the projector head via an innovative Liquid Light Guide (LLG). Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:55:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2209 People's Street™ is a COTS 3D database which unites synthetic urban terrain environment and the accompanying 3D model libraries and intended as middleware solution for first-person simulation of urban operations (UO), emergency and special operations in built-up areas. www.edgedsign.com/products.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:25:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2208 See details and video at http://www.acme-worldwide.com/refueler_KC767_JBOT.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:03:31 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2207 IPKeys, an emerging strategic partner in the government defense sector, selected Emergent's LightSpeed to create counter-IED simulations for U.S. Forces, specifically with the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization's Technical Gaming Team (JIEDDO TGT). Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:54:25 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2206 Following an international call for tenders, SNCF has selected OKTAL to supply 120 cutting edge driver training simulators. This contract is the most important one regarding the number of units ever purchased by SNCF. These simulators will be based on the latest generation of OKTAL small range driver training simulator and will be constituted by a simplified dash board and three monitors for 3D viewing and virtual instrumentation. Based on the latest version of OKSimRail™ software they will enable SNCF to provide their drivers with high level training courses for safe and efficient operation. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2205 Antycip Simulation Appoints Curtis Schröeder, Senior Software Engineer, to increase customer support using DiSTI products Oxford, United Kingdom, 1st February 2010 - Antycip Simulation Ltd (Antycip Simulation), a subsidiary of ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd, today announced that Curtis Schröeder (Curt) has joined the company as its new Senior Software Engineer. He will provide support for the Human Machine Interface (HMI) and embedded software solutions from The DiSTI Corporation. Antycip Simulation partners DiSTI to offer Revolutionary Products and World Class Services for Next Generation HMI.Curt received his Bachelor and Masters degrees in Computer Science from the Missouri University of Science & Technology (formerly UMR). His MSc degree was for a specialisation in computer graphics, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Curt's curriculum included many electrical engineering electives, providing him with an excellent knowledge base for embedded software development. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2204 Development teams can take advantage of Altia’s new features to create exciting user interfaces in a fraction of the time. Colorado Springs, Colo., February 2, 2010 – Altia, Inc., developer of the Altia Design user interface design tool, is releasing Altia Design 9.0 in January 2010. This new version of the centerpiece of our tools suite provides exciting new features that will offer development teams the capability to create stunning user interfaces that will get their new products noticed. Here are a few of the most compelling new Altia Design 9.0 features: ... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2203 Since its introduction in 2008, Display Solutions’ ORION Projector has been used in several significant projects. The projects highlight both the versatility and the value of the ORION Projector in avionic training. Since its introduction in 2008, Display Solutions’ ORION Projector has been used in several significant projects. The projects highlight both the versatility and the value of the ORION Projector in avionic training. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:50:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2201 Video presentation of MyBehaviour and MyModels - reusable doctrines creation and high fidelity modelling in action Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2202 Presagis provided technical services and COTS image generation tools for high-fidelity training scenarios Montreal, QC, Canada – January 27, 2010 – Presagis™, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation and embedded display graphics software, today announced that Lyra along with other Presagis tools were delivered as part of a Boeing-developed solution for the United States Air Force F-15C Eagle tactical fighter training program. In November 2009, Boeing fielded the four F-15C Visual Systems Trainers. Presagis Lyra and Lyra Sensors COTS Visual Runtime software were integrated into the training system to provide realistic out-the-window, infrared sensor, and night vision goggle views for the fighter jet scenarios. The Presagis Technical Services team also supported the development of the simulator’s Visual Database. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2200 F22 sx+ projectors are installed in the Ship Bridge Simulator at the Port of London Authority. Please credit images to: © Port of London Authority. Norway’s projectiondesign® supplies five F22 sx+ projectors to upgrade river pilot event simulator - Fredrikstad, Norway, 22 January 2010 – In a further example of how its technologies can help end customers save time, money, and resources, Norway’s projectiondesign® has supplied five of its F22 sx+ DLP® projectors to the Port of London Authority for use in its Ship Bridge Simulator. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2199 End of December 2009, OKTAL commissioned QUT with its dynamic driving simulator. First driving simulator to be equipped with the latest software solution SCANeR™studio, it is composed of: - a 6 DoF motion platform (1.5T of payload) - a full instrumented car Hoden Camais from GM model - 3 flat screens with DLP projectors. Consequently, QUT will become a major actor in Australia in using driving simulators to improve driver safety. http://www.carrsq.qut.edu.au http://www.oktal.fr Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500