Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -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=1809 RAF Benson, U.K., June 10, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – The Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF), owned and operated at Royal Air Force (RAF) base Benson by CAE Aircrew Training Services Plc, will be connected to JMNIAN, the United Kingdom’s high-speed national secure data highway, under an initiative funded by the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) and CAE. When the connection is operative later this year, the Chinook, Merlin and Puma helicopter aircrews training at MSHATF will be able to participate in networked training and mission rehearsal exercises with U.K. defence forces at bases around the country. These locations include the Aviation Training International Limited (ATIL) Apache attack helicopter training facility at Middle Wallop, the Combined Arms Tactical Training (CATT) facility at Warminster, and, in the future, the Mission Training through Distributed Simulation (MTDS) facility at RAF Waddington. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1808 New M-Series has more memory and cross-platform flexibility to drive multiple-monitor business applications with exceptional performance. Montreal, Canada, June 25 /PRNewswire —Matrox Graphics announces the availability of its M-Series1 multi-monitor graphics cards. These quad-capable display cards offer 512MB of memory, native PCIe x16 performance, and support for independent or stretched mode on up to four monitors simultaneously. "Many applications require the ability to drive multiple monitors—from two to eight displays per seat—especially in high-end corporate, government, and industrial environments," states Alan Vandenbussche, VP Sales and Marketing, Matrox Graphics. "The M-Series represents next-generation Matrox graphics technology specifically designed for these display-hungry professionals." Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1807 Revolutionary Processor Does Double Duty as the Most Advanced GPU Ever Built and a Second-Generation CUDA General Purpose Parallel Processor SANTA CLARA, CA—JUNE 16, 2008—Imagine instead of taking over five hours to convert a video for your iPod, it only takes 35 minutesi. Imagine using your PC to simulate protein folding to help find a cure for debilitating diseases. Imagine that your PC can dramatically accelerate everyday tasks, and deliver an exciting visual experience in the process. Today that imagination becomes a reality now that the leader in visual computing technologies, NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA), has introduced its new family of GeForce® GTX 200 graphics processors (GPUs)—which includes the GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 260 GPUs—taking graphics beyond gaming and gaming beyond anything that’s ever been possible before on a consumer computing platform. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1805 (OLYMPIA, WA - June 4, 2008). FACTS Training, a division of AirCare Solutions Group, recently announced the award of two major contracts from the United States Air Force (USAF) training VIP Flight Attendants in the proper execution of emergency and safety procedures. The long-term agreements with the USAF are a result of first time bids by FACTS Training for these highly contested awards. Flight Attendants from all major USAF bases are expected to participate in the customized FACTS Training programs. Each will include a combination of classroom instruction and hands on exercises using FACTS innovative training devices. The USAF Gulfstream training (C-20B, C-20H, C-37A) will be conducted at the FACTS Northeast Training Center located within the CAE/SimuFlite Training facilities in Morristown, New Jersey. This training venue includes FACTS VII, the latest full motion, cockpit and cabin emergency procedures simulator. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1806 SEOS has been selected by CAE to provide a GRIFFIN rear-projected display system, for use on a prototype M-346 flight training device (FTD) that CAE is designing and manufacturing for Alenia Aermacchi (AAEM) for the M-346 program. Based on the established 25-channel configuration, as used for F-35 Lightning II, this system will initially use 15 2015HC QXGA projectors, filling the primary forward screen section. This provides a field-of-view of 255°H x 95°V (+50°, -45°), and allows CAE to complete integration work prior to full installation. The system will also incorporate Mercator distortion correction, DigiBlend edge blending, autoalignment and remote control capability. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1804 Quantum3D’s Independence IDX 4000 IG Solutions and Support Provide COTS High-Fidelity Virtual Environments.ST. LOUIS, MO, IMAGE 2008 Conference–June 16, 2008–Quantum3D, Inc., a leading provider of Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) real-time visual computing solutions, today announced that QuantaDyn has selected Quantum3D’s Independence IDX 4000 Image Generators (IG). QuantaDyn will leverage the IGs to update the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 Boom Operator Weapons System Trainer (BOWST). By improving the BOWST’s image quality, Quantum3D’s Independence IDX 4000 will increase training effectiveness. The primary purpose of the KC-135 Stratotanker is aerial aircraft refueling for Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nations. The KC-135’s boom operator and aircrew use motion, shadows and other visual cues to maintain flight safety during refueling. Within minutes of extending the boom arm and connecting to a receiver aircraft, the KC-135 quickly transfers the fuel. The Air Force’s Air Mobility Command allows a prospective boom operator to qualify by completing virtual missions in high-fidelity boom-operator training devices in lieu of onboard a KC-135. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1803 VT MÄK is please to announce the MÄK RTI PlusUp program. With this program all the features of the RTIplus are now included with a standard MÄK RTI license. We understand that your programs are growing more complicated and more distributed. Advanced features that were once considered a luxury are now a necessity: the ability to look inside the RTI "black box" and remotely monitor the current state of your RTI, optimizations for wide-area networks (WANs), and even the ability to extend your RTI. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1802 Stockholm, Sweden, 10 June 2008. JRM Technologies and Antycip Simulation announce strategic partnership for the European distribution of JRM Technologies sensors products. JRM Technologies is the manufacturer of SenSim and SigSim. SenSim is an advanced sensor modeling toolkit and run-time library for real-time sensor effects simulation of any optical sensor in the EO or IR pass-band. SenSim provides engineering-level modeling of the optics, detector, electronics and display components, simulating appropriate Modulation Transfer Functions (MTFs), detector sampling, noise, non-uniformity, dead- detectors, fill-factor, 1/f and white noise, pre-and post-amplifiers, and displays. SigSim is an advanced signature synthesis and atmospheric propagation run-time library for radiometrically-correct sensor displays and Out-the-Window (OTW) visuals. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1800 Haifa, Israel, June 5, 2008 - Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) and Lockheed Martin inaugurated the avionics simulation system delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) for the Israel Air Force (IAF) F-16I Sufa aircrew flight and system trainer. The simulator is fully compatible with the aircraft avionics and cockpit.Elbit Systems additionally supplied an advanced simulating system to enable the IAF pilots Out-of-Cockpit world view for full training in different air conditions in both day and nighttime. The systems were delivered to the full satisfaction of the IAF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense, within the planned timeframe. In 2005, Elbit Systems supplied an advanced simulation system for the F-16A Netz and has already received a follow-on order for the development of a simulation system for the F-16B Barak. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1801 ITEC, Stockholmsmässan, Stockholm, Sweden, 10 - 12 June 2008 – Antycip Simulation, the European leader in simulation and training COTS tools have designed a customised projection system incorporating seven F20 sx+ projectors from projectiondesign. The system is installed in a training simulator located at the new headquarters of German technology company ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (ESG) in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany. The new display system replicates the operation of the Tiger anti-tank helicopter and the CH-53 transport helicopter. Projected images from the SXGA+ resolution F20 sx+ projectors are warped and blended using two CompactUTM systems from 3DPerception to provide a seamless image and to aid immersion of the pilot within the virtual environment. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1799 Burgess Hill, U.K., June 10, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE today announced that Lockheed Martin has awarded CAE U.K. plc a contract to design and manufacture two Hawk 128 full-mission simulators (FMSs) and related training support services as part of the U.K.’s Military Flying Training System (MFTS) program. The contract is valued at more than C$24 million (£11.8 million). Contract options for maintenance and support services could bring the total value to more than C$48 million (£24 million). The U.K. MFTS program is a private finance initiative (PFI) led by Ascent, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and VT Group. Ascent will provide comprehensive training to all new U.K. military aircrew across the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (RAF). Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:25:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1798 We’re licensing our atmospherics system Simul Sky individually, as well as in a bundle with Clouds. Sky is a pretty nifty bit of software - you set the time, date, part of the world you’re in, and it first calculates where the sun is in the sky, and second, calculates the physically-correct sky colours. Where Sky really excels is at twilight, sunrise and sunset. Most scattering algorithms turn the whole sky yellow when the sun is low in the sky or below the horizon. Simul Sky gets it right. What’s also really cool about it is the number of calculations it takes to get a complete skydome - much fewer than you’d expect! So you can have the whole sky change in real time with minimum fuss. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1797 Orlando, FL June 12, 2008 – DiSTI, a global leader in Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, announced today that their next generation 3-D virtual maintenance training technology was selected by AAI Services Corporation for development of the F-35 Lightning II Aircraft Systems Maintenance Trainer (ASMT). The ASMT is one element of the F-35 Training System, a family of training devices that is being developed by Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support. The ASMT will provide training for student maintainers on ground operation, maintenance, and testing procedures for the F-35 aircraft systems. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1796 We have just added new product links to our database: ES3D Studios Model Library , AERIA and CDB Specifications. To add your products and solutions to our solutions directory, follow this link. (Membership required.) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1795 * Expands its ab-initio training capability * Adds new type-rating training programs to European portfolio Montreal, June 9, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE has acquired Sabena Flight Academy for cash consideration in order to expand its ab-initio training capability and CAE Global Academy and to add new type-rating training programs in Europe. Sabena Flight Academy (SFA) specializes in ab-initio pilot training as well as type-rating training for airlines. It operates an ab-initio flight academy equipped with approximately 40 aircraft in Mesa, Arizona, USA, and a six-simulator training centre in Brussels, Belgium. Sabena Flight Academy is a JAA- and JAR-approved Flight Training Organization (FTO) with 135 employees and more than 50 years of experience in professional pilot training. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1794 Next generation of IFADs Forward Air Controller Training Solution (IFACTS) to be released at ITEC2008 IFACTS was released at the Omega CAS conference in London November 2007. At this years ITEC2008 exhibition the next generation of IFACTS will be on display. IFACTS is a deployable, PC-based, simulation-based solution that enables FACs and pilots to rehearse CAS mission TTP - anywhere and anytime! Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1793 Quote: According to court records, Meng committed economic espionage by misappropriating a trade secret, known as "Mantis 1.5.5," from his former employer, Quantum3D Inc., with the intent to benefit a foreign government, specifically the People's Republic of China (PRC) Navy Research Center in Beijing. He did so by using the Mantis 1.5.5 trade secret as part of a demonstration project in attempting to sell products of his new employer, Orad, Hi-Tec Systems Ltd., which was a direct competitor of Quantum3D. The trade secret at issue, known as "Mantis," is a Quantum3D product used to simulate real world motion for military training and other purposes. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:57:43 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1792 Tampa, Fla., June 2, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE, one of the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training companies, has opened a field office in Hampton Roads, Virginia. “CAE USA wanted a presence in Hampton Roads because of the area’s concentration of defense and homeland security departments, as well as the significant focus and support for modeling and simulation in the region,” said John Lenyo, President and General Manager, CAE USA. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1791 Customer feedback, industry partnerships and interoperability shape content creation, visualization, simulation and HMI software upgrades Stockholm, Sweden - ITEC - June 10, 2008 - Presagis, a leading provider of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation and embedded display graphics software, today announced new features across its suite of content creation, visualization, simulation and human-machine interface (HMI) development products. Focused on a commitment to delivering visually-rich simulation environments and applications, Presagis has upgraded its flagship brands (including Terra VistaTM, CreatorTM, Vega PrimeTM, STAGE ScenarioTM, VAPS XTTM, LyraTM, and AI.implantTM) and established strategic technology partnerships to build value for its customers Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1790 Advanced Interactive Systems, Inc.upgrades simulation platform with the InterSense IS-900 motion tracking system for realistic training of dismounted infantry Bedford, Massachusetts — May 16, 2008 — InterSense Incorporated, a market leader in precision motion technology, today announced its IS-900 motion tracking system has been installed in the U.S. Army’s Soldier Battle Lab located at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Soldier Battle Lab was designed to conduct live, virtual and constructive (LVC) experiments to gain insights, impacts and recommended changes to Doctrine Training Leadership Organization Material Personnel Facilities (DTLOMPF), based on rigorous assessments of emerging technologies and tactical innovations by soldiers and their leaders. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1789 Pittsburgh, PA - TerraSim has released Version 3.5 of TerraTools Core, its 3D geospatial database construction product supporting correlated visual and constructive simulation systems. TerraTools supports up to eight parallel processing threads on a single multi-core Windows workstation, making it the most cost effective COTS database construction toolkit. TerraTools Core contains over 50 major feature enhancements and represents a significant increase in speed, usability, and functionality. We have added new TerraTools nodes to support enhanced building interior generation and other Urban Details construction as an integral part of basic TerraTools geospatial data processing. This includes new middle-eastern regional models and textures added to our extensive library of over 500 unique models and 1200 appearance textures. TerraTools 3.5 is being shipped to all TerraSim customers as a no cost upgrade under their annual maintenance and support agreement. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:05:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1788 Desert scene before urban details processing Desert scene after urban details processing Pittsburgh, PA - TerraSim, Inc., a corporate member of the IMAGE Society since 2000, will be showcasing its TerraTools® 3D geospatial visualization software product line at the 2008 IMAGE Society meeting in St. Louis, MO, June 17-19, 2008. TerraSim will be demonstrating productivity enhancements for its latest release of TerraTools 3.5 to support complex urban database generation correlated with SAF runtime systems, including OTB, OOS, and JSAF, as well as MÄK VR-Forces and MÄK Stealth. Major new capabilities released in TerraTools 3.5 include: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1787 To celebrate the release of the rather great version 1.4, CloudWright is only $59 until the end of June! Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1786 Tampa, Fla., May 21, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE USA has won a competitive procurement to design and manufacture MH-60R avionics maintenance trainers (AMT) for the United States Navy. The contract is valued at over US$16 million including options. The MH-60R AMT will provide transition and readiness training for MH-60R avionics electronics technicians. The maintenance training device will be used to demonstrate, instruct and provide hands-on experience on maintaining the MH-60R helicopter, which is used by the Navy for anti-submarine warfare and surface attack. The initial MH-60R AMT will be delivered to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) in Jacksonville, Florida in 2010. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.modsim.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1785 Montreal, May 30, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE has been awarded contracts to design and manufacture five full-flight simulators (FFSs) valued at more than C$56 million at list prices. The contracts are with Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Ansett Aviation Training, Skymark Airlines of Japan, and CAE’s new training centre in Bangalore, India, which is a joint venture owned 50 percent by CAE. The company has now announced a total of 10 FFS sales year to date in fiscal year 2009. “We have had a strong start to our fiscal year and we expect continued success by offering the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of simulation products ideally suited for pilot training programs,” said Marc Parent, CAE’s Group President, Simulation Products and Military Training & Services. “We’re particularly pleased to welcome first-time customer Skymark to our long list of simulation equipment customers.” Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500