Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:05:00 -0400 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=2324 Vortex Partners with Makemedia to Simulate the Lunar Electric Rover Concept Vehicle CMLabs and Makemedia recently partnered to develop a lunar vehicle simulator based on the NASA Lunar Electric Rover (LER). This small pressurized rover is about the size of a pickup truck (with 12 wheels) and can house two astronauts for up to 14 days with sleeping and sanitary facilities. It is designed to require little or no maintenance, be able to travel thousands of miles climbing over rocks and up 40 degree slopes during its 10 year life exploring the harsh surface of the moon. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2323 CPaT, the world leader in computer-based training for the aviation industry, today announced the sale of its A320 Aircraft Systems computer-based (CBT/WBT) program to A320 Family Training TRTO, based in Le Kremlin Bicetre, France. “A320 Family Training is the latest in a growing number of TRTOs who have chosen CPaT to help cost-effectively solve training needs,” said Russell Peck, CPaT’s President. “We offer a wide variety of programs for all aircraft types which suit our customers perfectly.” Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2322 The Air Force Research Laboratory, Warfighter Readiness Research Division in Mesa, AZ, (AFRL/Mesa) recently updated their F-16 Experimental Deployable Tactics Trainer (X-DTT) simulators to use MetaVR visuals and Immersive Display Solutions portable domes. The F-16 X-DTTs are deployable, medium fidelity, in-theater training systems for keeping the warfighter proficient between missions. For this update, the AFRL/Mesa lab recently purchased 26 MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) licenses to replace its existing SDS International AAcuity PC-IG systems for the simulators. The MetaVR software runs on the existing image generator hardware with no changes required. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:55:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2321 Training seminar primarily for the rail, road, maritime, medical, general aviation, power engineering, offshore, industrial, security & emergency response sectors Tuesday 12th October 2010 Westminster Conference Centre 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET Who should attend: - Those responsible for training and the purchase of training solutions for rail, road, maritime, medical, general aviation, power engineering, offshore, industrial, defence, civil aviation, security and emergency response - Suppliers of training devices and courses Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:35:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2320 Innovative, interactive 3D simulations support maintenance and repair for F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) July 16, 2010 -- NGRAIN, a leading provider of interactive 3D equipment simulation solutions that maximize the effectiveness of training programs and maintenance support systems, today announced its support of the Canadian government’s decision to acquire the F-35 Lightning IIJoint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft. Maintainers of the F-35 will be using NGRAIN’s 3D technology as the backbone for the Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS) which is designed to support the maintenance operations for the aircraft. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:20:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2319 Royal Oak, Michigan –July, 2010 -- Realtime Technologies (RTI), a part of Arotech Corporation’s (NasdaqGM: ARTX) Training and Simulation Division, announced today that it has been selected to provide Oregon State University’s College of Engineering with an advanced motion based vehicle simulator. The University’s plans in the beginning are to use the driving simulator in a variety of research projects. Transportation research at OSU primarily focuses on planning, operations, geometric design, and transportation safety with an emphasis on integrating all users into the transportation infrastructure. The key researchers in these areas at OSU are Professors Katharine Hunter-Zaworski, Karen Dixon, and David Hurwitz; however, they are complimented by researchers in human factors and similar associated specialties. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:05:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2318 Lyra IG integrates industry-leading COTS software and high-performance hardware to deliver a scalable solution for the deployment of high-fidelity, real-time image generation 15:37 GMT, July 13, 2010 IMAGE Conference, Scottsdale, AZ | Presagis, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation and embedded display graphics software, today announced Presagis Lyra IG, a pre-integrated PC Image Generation (IG) solution that combines industry-leading visualization software from Presagis with the latest in PC graphics technology and hardware. Based on Presagis COTS technology, Lyra IG offers users a high-performance, low-cost IG solution that runs at a 60 Hz frame rate and delivers rich visual simulations without locking users into expensive proprietary systems. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:15:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2317 * Bombardier orders prototype Learjet 85 simulator * ATR orders world’s first full-flight simulator and suite of training devices for ATR42/72-600; signs up for flight data monitoring service * Vietnam Airlines orders its first A320 simulator and signs pilot provisioning agreement * U.S.-legacy airline orders Boeing 737 simulator Montreal, July 6, 2010 – (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) – CAE today announced that it was awarded C$55 million at list prices in new training solutions contracts with Bombardier, ATR, Vietnam Airlines, and a U.S.-based legacy airline. The contracts include the sale of four full-flight simulator (FFS) orders which bring the total FFS sales that CAE has announced during fiscal year 2011 to six. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2316 Fredrikstad, Norway, 8 July 2010 – Updating its recognised industry-standard F32 series of projectors to a class-leading 8000 lumens, projectiondesign® has now made the model available for immediate delivery. With comprehensive changes to optics and colour processing, the updated F32 series now delivers up to an unprecedented 8000 lumens brightness on select models. Available in a wide range of application specific configurations, and in both WUXGA, 1080p, and SXGA+ resolutions, the F32 series is considered by many as the most configurable installation projector available anywhere. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2315 Lyra IG integrates industry-leading COTS software and high-performance hardware to deliver a scalable solution for the deployment of high-fidelity, real-time image generation IMAGE Conference, Scottsdale, AZ – July 13, 2010 – Presagis™, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation and embedded display graphics software, today announced Presagis Lyra IG, a pre-integrated PC Image Generation (IG) solution that combines industry-leading visualization software from Presagis with the latest in PC graphics technology and hardware. Based on Presagis COTS technology, Lyra IG offers users a high-performance, low-cost IG solution that runs at a 60 Hz frame rate and delivers rich visual simulations without locking users into expensive proprietary systems. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:10:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2314 Designed to save time and increase knowledge on the job, the applications are ideally suited to organizations requiring an easy and cost effective way to quickly access information in any environment from headquarters to the field. The Virtual Task Refresher provides maintainers already deployed with a 3D equipment simulation that can be quickly referenced for procedural information. The Virtual Index provides easy access to any documentation and resources associated with equipment via hyperlinks on a 3D model of the system. The Virtual Task Refresher, based on NGRAIN’s award-winning 3D equipment simulations, delivers program and procedural updates and support for modified equipment or tasks that are infrequently performed. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2313 Producer is used worldwide to develop training programs and maintenance support materials that provide personnel with the ability to examine equipment and the inter-relationship of parts while learning key maintenance procedures. With Producer 4.1, users can take advantage of enhanced rotation, cross sectioning and constraints capabilities, including new animation and security features, to design compelling and interactive 3D simulations. Producer 4.1 is conformant with SCORM 2004 (3rd Edition), and is ideal for trainers interested in increasing classroom throughput, reducing project costs associated with the acquisition and repair of hard trainers, and elevating student knowledge and retention of complex systems information. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2312 Recently the Grayling Air Gunnery Range in Alpena, MI, acquired 5 MetaVR visuals channels for use with its JTAC simulator to be used in conjunction with the Human Effectiveness Directorate studies on JTAC simulator training. As reported in May 2010 in a Wright-Patterson AFB news article, "The Grayling Range trains more than 200 JTACs and Joint Fires Observers from the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and coalition nations each year using live and simulated training. The JTAC virtual training dome has a four-meter spherical screen that gives the JTAC a 160- to 170-degree horizontal field of view. The dome setup allows for real-time visual and electronic interaction in a synthetic hostile environment." Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:57:09 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2311 VirTra Systems (OTC: VTSI) announced that Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has submitted a purchase order to VirTra for an evaluation unit of its proprietary Threat-Fire(TM) belt system. VirTra's established philosophy insists that simulation training must both physically and mentally prepare trainees for the reality that hostile forces will shoot back. With that in mind, VirTra invented the patent-pending Threat-Fire device, which safely simulates return fire with a 30 millisecond electric stun (adjustable to 2.5 seconds). Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2310 modsim.org has grown to 639 members, we would like to say a warm welcome to our new members from: Thales Training & Simulation (France) Sandia National Laboratories VizMAP (Australia) Sim Resource Management (USA) EADS Deutschland GmbH (Germany) MeVEA Ltd (Finland) Digimation (USA) Sydac Pty Ltd (Australia) Adacel Systems StormFX Bohringer (Switzerland) Vention (USA) U.S. DoD Krome Studios ExpertControl GmbH (Germany) Yunnan Normal University(China) nVision Defense, LLC (USA) Frost & Sullivan (USA) Integration Innovation Inc (USA) SAIL Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:39:17 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2309 In mid-June of this year, several players within the Air National Guard community completed three networked virtual training events as milestones for the training of joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs). The events linked an A-10C Full Mission Trainer (FMT) dome simulator from the 184th fighter squadron at Ft. Smith with JTACs from the 169th Air Support Operations Squadrons (ASOS), IL ANG Peoria, Air Support Operations Center personnel from the 168th ASOS, two JFOs from the 2-34th Brigade Combat Team of the Iowa National Guard, and white cell support from the Iowa Air National Guard Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) in the form of Army ground players and a UAV feed. During the course of the three events, they conducted multiple attacks from the A-10C using cannon, GBU-38, and rockets using Type I and Type II procedures with good effects. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:53:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2308 Lincolnshire's Life Skills Academy has selected a top-of-the-range driving simulator from XPI Simulation to supplement its civilian and emergency services driving courses. The academy offers a range a courses to improve driving skills within the region. In particular, it covers young & novice drivers, offending motorists and skid control. The XPDS simulator will have a real car located in the centre of 360° projected images. The quality of the images and sound effects convince the driver that he is on a real road as he carries out a number of exercises. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:15:08 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2307 XPI Simulation has been awarded a contract from the University of Nottingham to design and supply a high resolution car driving simulator for research. As most existing driving simulators do not meet the visual resolution required by driving tests the University's psychology department wanted a simulator which not only provided realistic movements in a believable environment but also matched the eyesight requirement for driving. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:13:06 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2306 BILLERICA, MA -- 06/16/10 -- InterSense Inc., a market leader in precision motion technology, today announced it is extending its long-standing relationship with Link Simulation & Training to supply the U.S. Air Force with critical flight simulation and training technology for its F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC) program. InterSense will seamlessly integrate its IS-900 precision motion tracking system into Link's SimuSphere® HD display to deliver a flexible, secure and highly accurate solution, designed to support the Air Force in its mission to continually increase pilot readiness and reduce costs. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:12:50 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2305 Cubic Corporation announced it is collaborating with RhinoCorps to develop a deployable and expandable immersive training system to improve the performance of security teams and planners. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:24:23 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2304 MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) is being used by the U.S. Army’s newly formed Brigade Combat Team Modernization program (BCTM) to develop small unmanned ground vehicle (SUGV) and UAV Class 1 simulations. Various BCTM simulation groups recently purchased 6 VRSG licenses. The simulations provide soldiers a virtual representation of these unmanned vehicles using MetaVR’s geospecific and photo-realistic databases. Leveraging OneSAF as the simulation host, the simulations interface with operational equipment. In the near future, an "out-of-the-box" simulation capability using VRSG and OneSAF will be available for training, rehearsals, and familiarization, using operational equipment. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:40:35 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2303 Loyola has been awarded both the full and open and the small business set-aside Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Omnibus Contract II (STOC II) Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:35:54 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2301 Distinct Shift Observed from Live Training to Virtual and Constructive Arenas in the U.S. Military Training and Simulation Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - June 14, 2010 - As overall budgets grow and expenditure on training and simulation products continues to rise, the U.S. military training and simulation market has witnessed stable growth. The Department of Defense (DoD) training and simulation market has had to keep in step with advancements in technology. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.aerospace.frost.com), U.S. Military Training and Simulation Market, finds that the DoD spent $22.2 billion on training and simulation products and services in FY 2009, and estimates this to reach $24.1 billion by 2015. The market is slated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4 percent from FY2009-FY2015. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2302 We are glad to present a new modsim.org exclusive product review."The Simul Weather SDK" generates weather system data and renders live, volumetric clouds in real-time. Click here to read more about this highly interesting product. Product Reviews modsim.org regularly publishes product reviews. For software reviews we require that we receive a fully functional, fully licenced copy. In other words, we should receive exactly the same thing that someone who has purchased your software would receive. To submit or propose a product review, please mail to admin@modsim.org. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2300 IberSim 2010 call for papers is now open. The IberSim 2010 Conference will be held in Madrid, Spain, on 27-28 October 2010. Authors are invited to submit papers for this Conference. Papers can be accepted in English and Spanish. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400