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31 Aug 2010 Tucson, AZ: Cogent3D, Inc. announces availability of DISRoam for Apple iPad and iPhone. DISRoam is the merger of professional GIS and DIS capabilities to support LVC (Live, Virtual, and Constructive) activities for mobile players and mobile instructors.
DISRoam includes the abilities to listen, record, playback, upload/download, and participate in DIS (Distributive Interactive Simulation) scenarios while in the field.
DISRoam is built on top of the highly rated GISRoam mobile GIS engine which allows you to use Google Maps, user loaded raster maps and imagery, user loaded elevation and ESRI Shapefile in the background. Being that it uses GISRoam GIS engine, users can modify, collect, filter, and colorize ESRI shapefiles while in the field, upload those to the Webconnect server and share them with the other participants.
Christie, a leader in simulation projection display and visualization solutions announces that Carleton University’s Advanced Cognitive Engineering Laboratory (ACE Lab) is using a custom-built structure and display that was designed, engineered and installed by Christie.
 MeVEA Ltd and Faktia (Forssa Finland Adult Education Center) have signed a contract for MeVEA to deliver a crane simulator to support training and develop education at the center. The simulator is designed,developed and manufactured in co-operation with the training center and it will be delivered by the end of 2010. The project has clear benefits for both parties. Faktia provides expertise and experience from the crane industry with an educational point of view. MeVEA is an expert in real-time simulation of dynamics and manufacturing simulators. Objectives for the project are set to a high level.
A construction simulation environment will be developed which can be used for both, mobile- and tower crane operator training. The training simulator reflects accurately features of a real crane and offers a immersive and versatile training environment. The simulator is designed to enable basic training as as advanced training with difficult and dangerous situations. A great advantage of a simulator is that the trainee can be put to his limits without personnel or machinery damages. Naturally no fuel costs occure either. Weather conditions such as wind and rain can be managed by the instructor.
 Royal Oak, Michigan --August, 2010 -- Realtime Technologies (RTI), a part of Arotech Corporation’s (NasdaqGM: ARTX) Training and Simulation Division, was chosen and has delivered to Old Dominion University’s Virginia Modeling and Simulation Center (VMASC) a single seat open cockpit research vehicle simulator. (VMASC) is a multi-disciplinary research center of Old Dominion University.VMASC supports the University’s Modeling & Simulation (M&S) degree programs, offering M&S Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees to students across the Colleges of Engineering and Technology, Sciences, Education, and Business. Working with more than one hundred industry, government, and academic members, VMASC furthers the development and applications of modeling, simulation and visualization as enterprise decision-making tools to promote economic, business, and academic development.
 In July 2010, the Armed Scout Helicopter Project Office updated seven Kiowa Warrior Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT) systems with MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG). Six systems are fielded at Kiowa Academics at Ft. Rucker, AL, and one system is fielded at the AMCOM Software Engineering Directorate (SED) in Huntsville, AL.
The MetaVR visual systems replaced eight Evans and Sutherland ESIG 4530 image generators. (Evans and Sutherland is now part of Rockwell Collins.)
Diamond Visionics is seeking senior-level software engineers, who have a desire to work on developing unique and advanced visualization solutions using C++ and OpenGL for simulation, training, and GIS applications.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain software in a collaborative team-based environment, with occasional travel to customer sites and trade shows.
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 to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering an advanced motion based vehicle simulator. RTI is very excited to be working closely with Dr. John D. Lee and Dr. David A. Noyce along with others on their team involved with various driver behavior research. Dr. Lee's focuses and expertise include driver distraction, driver support systems and collision warnings, trust in automation, human factors engineering.
Dr. Noyce’s focus areas and research centers in traffic operations, traffic signals and signs, transportation safety, vehicle crash analysis, driver behavior, and a growing research area for him is bicyclists and pedestrians. This simulator will enable researchers and the University of Wisconsin to develop and evaluate emerging vehicle and roadway technology that will transform the driving experience in the next decade.
MAK is pleased to announce the VR-Vantage Innovation Contest. MAK is looking for innovative solutions developed using VR-Vantage. Contestants have the chance to win $1500 and a permanent VR-Vantage Toolkit license.
In order to be eligible, entries must run within the VR-Vantage OSG framework. MAK will provide a free temporary runtime and developer license of the VR-Vantage product suite to registered participants.
 Luke Air Force Base (AFB) in Glendale, AZ, recently purchased 53 MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) licenses for use in their F-16 full-mission training simulators. MetaVR’s software will be fielded on Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS)-based PC image-generators (PC-IG) using the latest game-level 3D graphics cards. These VRSG licenses replace the Presagis Lyra-based solutions in the existing four training dome systems for the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) which were installed at the site in 2007 and 2008.
RTDynamics Simulation Library introduced a new feature that allows developers to save and load the physical state of a simulation entity (vehicles and bots). Developers can get a state snapshot at any moment during the simulation. The state snapshot can be in a binary or human-readable text format.
The feature is used for several purposes:
* saving and loading scenarios
* comparison of vehicle/virtual bot configuration differences (see video)
* model development/debugging
 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.
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.”
 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
 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."
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).
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 |
 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.
 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.
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.
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.
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.
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