Sundog Software‘s technology for real-time sky rendering, 3D cloud, and real-time water rendering is found all around the world in training and simulation applications, games, serious games, architectural visualisation, and broadcast video. Government agencies and companies large and small are among the company’s hundreds of customers, using SILVERLINING and TRITON from custom OpenGL and DirectX engines, as well as with OpenSceneGraph, Ogre, SceniX, Havok Vision, Gamebryo, Unity, Carmenta, Torque 3D, and more. Our SDK’s are used in Java, C++, C#, Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, and Linux environments.
The SILVERLINING sky, cloud, and weather SDK renders real-time skies for any time at any location. It provides 3D volumetric clouds, precipitation, stars, and realistic outdoor scene lighting. SilverLining is widely used by games, training, simulation, and broadcast applications around the world. For C++ and C# developers on Windows, Linux, MacOS, Unity iOS, or Android.
The TRITON OCEAN SDK renders fast, infinite 3D oceans and ship wakes for any given wind or wave conditions. Using GPGPU technologies that adapt to the system it’s on, TRITON delivers high framerates for serious water visual simulation on any modern system. For C++ and C# OpenGL, DirectX developers on Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Unity Pro.
Envitia has announced the launch of Envitia DISCOVERY 2.7 for Modelling and Simulation.
Envitia DISCOVERY allows organisations to seamlessly share and reuse geospatial and modelling data. Users are able to rapidly discover, transform, and stream geospatial data into Modelling and Simulation applications using open standards. Powerful production workflows coupled with an initiative web portal ensure that end users are never more than a few clicks from finding their required datasets. Envitia DISCOVERY reduces the time spent hunting for data and instead allows more time for data visualization and exploitation in systems.
Envitia DISCOVERY 2.7 bridges the gap between live and synthetic environments for the first time, providing an end-to-end workflow management for over 100 data types. It is built on open standards which ensures interoperability with legacy and future systems. The solution is rapidly implemented to fit alongside an organisations existing data infrastructure and can immediately lead to help reduce the timeline for integrating operational GEOINF into synthetic environments.
Barco will update the TIGER helicopter simulator display in the Oakey Army Air Base in Queensland, Australia.
By order of the main prime contractor, Thales Australia, Barco is teaming up with simulation display system integrator Real Time Integrators (RTI). The project includes the installation of 20 of projectiondesign's high-end F35 WQXGA projectors and WB2560 image processing systems and is scheduled for completion in early Q2 2014.
In addition to the projectors and image processing systems, Barco and RTI will install new projector mounting systems, updated digital video cabling, networking infrastructure, and RTI's CHRONOS Optical Edge Blending System and Tempo Multi-Channel Time of Day Luminance Matching System.
SA Photonics, a developer of next generation head-mounted displays (HMDs) for military and commercial customers, unveiled its latest HMD, the SA-30 in booth 512.
The company says the SA-30 has the highest resolution of any commercial HMD, with a 20/19 SNELLEN resolution (0.94 arc-minutes per pixel). It has a horizontal field of view of 30° and was designed to minimise peripheral obscuration. Users can view their surrounding environment – which could include a personal computer, desktop, joysticks/controls or another user – without it being obscured by the HMD.
The SA-30 can benefit a range of applications, from architectural modelling to virtual prototyping and performing remote medical procedures. It can be easily used for simulation and training exercises for a multitude of military and commercial tasks and its high-resolution, stereoscopic imagery and potential for head tracking makes maximizes telepresence when guiding unmanned vehicles.
Leveraging in-house sensor capabilities, as well as full integration with C2 and communications systems, the multi-sensor training system simulates realistic operational border security and manoeuvring scenarios
Elbit Systems’ new ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) simulator is showcased at I/ITSEC 2013.
The simulator enables field intelligence and reconnaissance personnel to benefit from advanced training in surveillance and observation activities using multi-sensor systems for range of border protection and manoeuvring scenarios.
Already deployed and fully operational, The ISTAR simulator focuses specifically on border protection training by presenting complicated security scenarios, sensor-to-shooter drills, and common situational awareness exercises between observers and manoeuvring forces. Utilising Elbit Systems’ in-house sensor communications and C4I know-how, the sophisticated trainer combines multi-sensor simulation (optic, electro-optic, thermal and radar) with data correlation capabilities and C4I. Real-life battlefield scenarios include fire planning, ranging and field operations, as well as target detection, recognition, identification, acquisition and engagement in diverse environmental conditions and terrains.
Part of Elbit Systems’ range of training solutions for combat support personnel and joint sensor operators, the new ISTAR simulator is installed in a large scale training facility and is also available as a mobile system for onsite training.
Elbit Systems furthermore announced that the Mission Training Center (MTC) for the Israeli Air Force's (IAF) pilots of F-16C/D and F-16I fighter aircraft is now operational and currently being used by the IAF.
The MTC, operating through a PFI (Private Financing Initiative) concept, successfully completed the development phase and is now operational, with Elbit Systems performing the instruction, operation and maintenance services.
The new operational MTC marks a significant breakthrough in the operational training sector. The system enables training in various mission scenarios in different theaters with the relevant threat environment for each theater. The MTC brings an advanced training capability that was not available to the IAF in the past.
Tactical Communications Group (TCG), a supplier of tactical data link (TDL) software solutions for military test, training, simulation and operational users worldwide, won a contract for service and maintenance of TCG's Multi-TDL Ground Support System (GSS) throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the end of 2017.
TCG will provide technical support and training to Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force (RSAF) personnel and its contractors and deliver hardware, software, and documentation supplements, spare parts, and warranty for the Multi-TDL GSSs in the Kingdom.
The award is through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) office of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hanscom Air Force Base and allows TCG to improve its support of the RSAF, while providing it with the next step in quality of service and performance for the GSSs that are a critical element of the Kingdom's TDL infrastructure. The support and spares will allow the GSS equipment to remain in operation in support of the development of tactics and training for LINK 16 and other TDLs as well as to provide a TDL training and simulation environment for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training of the RSAF's aircraft fleet. The GSSs in the Kingdom provide support for LINK 16 and LINK 11, as well as Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP) for distributed Situational Awareness and reach-back/forward capability.
Argon Electronics demonstrates its range of CBRN/HazMat training simulators at I/ITSEC, showing how they enhance the quality and safety of CBRN training.
Argon has on display PlumeSIM, the company’s wide area CBRN/HazMat field exercise and table training software. PlumeSIM lets instructors configure simulated chemical and radiological releases, producing virtual dispersal plumes and hot spots that can be set up quickly and safely for trainees to detect.
Argon is also showcasing a range of detector simulators, including the EPD-MK2-SIM, a training simulator for the Thermo Scientific EPD-Mk2 dosimeter that replicates the user interface of the real Thermo EPD-Mk2. The M4 JCAD-SIM, M4A1 JCAD-SIM, EPD, AP4C, AN-VDR-2-SIM and other simulators are also on display.
Matrox Graphics and 3M Touch Systems (subsidiary of the 3M Electronic Solutions Division) have validated a new 3M touch driver that will support multi-touch functionality across two, three or more 3M Multi-touch Displays powered by a variety of Matrox multi-monitor products. Integrators can now pair Matrox products with 3M Multi-touch Displays to create attention-grabbing, interactive digital signage and collaborative video walls that span multiple displays, without the need for touch overlays or licensing fees. Applications include interactive kiosks, way finding, retail and exhibit display walls, as well as collaborative multi-panel classroom, boardroom, and command & control installations.
“With our MURA MPX, DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go products, multiple displays are seen as one large stretched desktop, and standard off-the-shelf touch displays typically have had difficulty supporting this stretched-desktop mode,” said Caroline Injoyan, Business Development Manager, Matrox Graphics. “3M’s new driver overcomes this limitation and provides a simple way for integrators to add engaging interactivity to their multi-screen digital signage setups.”
“Many of our customers in retail, exhibit, and digital signage markets are seeking to create high-impact and memorable interactive user experiences for their customers by expanding the touch interface beyond a single display,” said Ian Kimball, Americas Marketing Manager, Touch Systems, 3M Electronic Solutions Division. “This newly-enabled functionality lets customers easily optimize multi-touch performance across multiple screens, which is ideal for multi-user collaborative applications.”
International technology group RUAG has invested in its French partner company GAVAP, a specialist in simulation and training systems. On 30 October 2013, GAVAP was incorporated into RUAG Holding France. The acquisition is part of a regulated succession plan and will secure the continued existence of the French company with 70 employees.
Technology group RUAG and GAVAP have maintained a strategic partnership in the area of virtual and live simulation since 2003. Together the two companies have already implemented a number of successful projects in France. GAVAP carries out skilled maintenance work and has proven to be a reliable partner.
Simulation facilities for live or virtual training with high capacity utilisation enable Armed Forces to make substantial savings. GAVAP's core competencies in the areas of virtual and live simulation perfectly complement the services of RUAG's Simulation & Training business unit and are part of the technology group's strategic focus on growth.
Urs Breitmeier, CEO of RUAG explained, "The acquisition of GAVAP means that our customers can obtain the full range of services from a single source in the future. It also gives us the potential for growth in the medium and long term."
Together, RUAG and GAVAP provide simulation facilities for live or virtual training which meet the needs of armed forces. Flexible functions and a wide range of additional equipment enable realistic training in all missions – from individual training programmes to training for teams or entire units.
The acquisition was possible under the terms of a regulated succession plan for the family-owned company, which was founded in 1983. Thepurchase price is subject to a secrecy agreement. The 70 employees are to be taken over and will continue to work at the site.
RUAG is an international technology group operating in the fields of aerospace and defence. Its holding company is located in Berne, Switzerland. RUAG maintains production sites in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Malaysia, Australia and the USA. The company employs some 7,800 people worldwide, including 5,000 in Switzerland.
The SILVERLINING sky, cloud, and weather SDK renders real-time skies for any time at any location. It provides 3D volumetric clouds, precipitation, stars, and realistic outdoor scene lighting. SilverLining is widely used by games, training, simulation, and broadcast applications around the world. For C++ and C# developers on Windows, Linux, MacOS, Unity iOS, or Android.
The TRITON OCEAN SDK renders fast, infinite 3D oceans and ship wakes for any given wind or wave conditions. Using GPGPU technologies that adapt to the system it’s on, TRITON delivers high framerates for serious water visual simulation on any modern system. For C++ and C# OpenGL, DirectX developers on Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Unity Pro.
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Envitia has announced the launch of Envitia DISCOVERY 2.7 for Modelling and Simulation.
Envitia DISCOVERY allows organisations to seamlessly share and reuse geospatial and modelling data. Users are able to rapidly discover, transform, and stream geospatial data into Modelling and Simulation applications using open standards. Powerful production workflows coupled with an initiative web portal ensure that end users are never more than a few clicks from finding their required datasets. Envitia DISCOVERY reduces the time spent hunting for data and instead allows more time for data visualization and exploitation in systems.
Envitia DISCOVERY 2.7 bridges the gap between live and synthetic environments for the first time, providing an end-to-end workflow management for over 100 data types. It is built on open standards which ensures interoperability with legacy and future systems. The solution is rapidly implemented to fit alongside an organisations existing data infrastructure and can immediately lead to help reduce the timeline for integrating operational GEOINF into synthetic environments.
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Barco will update the TIGER helicopter simulator display in the Oakey Army Air Base in Queensland, Australia.
By order of the main prime contractor, Thales Australia, Barco is teaming up with simulation display system integrator Real Time Integrators (RTI). The project includes the installation of 20 of projectiondesign's high-end F35 WQXGA projectors and WB2560 image processing systems and is scheduled for completion in early Q2 2014.
In addition to the projectors and image processing systems, Barco and RTI will install new projector mounting systems, updated digital video cabling, networking infrastructure, and RTI's CHRONOS Optical Edge Blending System and Tempo Multi-Channel Time of Day Luminance Matching System.
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SA Photonics, a developer of next generation head-mounted displays (HMDs) for military and commercial customers, unveiled its latest HMD, the SA-30 in booth 512.
The company says the SA-30 has the highest resolution of any commercial HMD, with a 20/19 SNELLEN resolution (0.94 arc-minutes per pixel). It has a horizontal field of view of 30° and was designed to minimise peripheral obscuration. Users can view their surrounding environment – which could include a personal computer, desktop, joysticks/controls or another user – without it being obscured by the HMD.
The SA-30 can benefit a range of applications, from architectural modelling to virtual prototyping and performing remote medical procedures. It can be easily used for simulation and training exercises for a multitude of military and commercial tasks and its high-resolution, stereoscopic imagery and potential for head tracking makes maximizes telepresence when guiding unmanned vehicles.
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Leveraging in-house sensor capabilities, as well as full integration with C2 and communications systems, the multi-sensor training system simulates realistic operational border security and manoeuvring scenarios
Elbit Systems’ new ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) simulator is showcased at I/ITSEC 2013.
The simulator enables field intelligence and reconnaissance personnel to benefit from advanced training in surveillance and observation activities using multi-sensor systems for range of border protection and manoeuvring scenarios.
Already deployed and fully operational, The ISTAR simulator focuses specifically on border protection training by presenting complicated security scenarios, sensor-to-shooter drills, and common situational awareness exercises between observers and manoeuvring forces. Utilising Elbit Systems’ in-house sensor communications and C4I know-how, the sophisticated trainer combines multi-sensor simulation (optic, electro-optic, thermal and radar) with data correlation capabilities and C4I. Real-life battlefield scenarios include fire planning, ranging and field operations, as well as target detection, recognition, identification, acquisition and engagement in diverse environmental conditions and terrains.
Part of Elbit Systems’ range of training solutions for combat support personnel and joint sensor operators, the new ISTAR simulator is installed in a large scale training facility and is also available as a mobile system for onsite training.
Elbit Systems furthermore announced that the Mission Training Center (MTC) for the Israeli Air Force's (IAF) pilots of F-16C/D and F-16I fighter aircraft is now operational and currently being used by the IAF.
The MTC, operating through a PFI (Private Financing Initiative) concept, successfully completed the development phase and is now operational, with Elbit Systems performing the instruction, operation and maintenance services.
The new operational MTC marks a significant breakthrough in the operational training sector. The system enables training in various mission scenarios in different theaters with the relevant threat environment for each theater. The MTC brings an advanced training capability that was not available to the IAF in the past.
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Tactical Communications Group (TCG), a supplier of tactical data link (TDL) software solutions for military test, training, simulation and operational users worldwide, won a contract for service and maintenance of TCG's Multi-TDL Ground Support System (GSS) throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the end of 2017.
TCG will provide technical support and training to Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force (RSAF) personnel and its contractors and deliver hardware, software, and documentation supplements, spare parts, and warranty for the Multi-TDL GSSs in the Kingdom.
The award is through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) office of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hanscom Air Force Base and allows TCG to improve its support of the RSAF, while providing it with the next step in quality of service and performance for the GSSs that are a critical element of the Kingdom's TDL infrastructure. The support and spares will allow the GSS equipment to remain in operation in support of the development of tactics and training for LINK 16 and other TDLs as well as to provide a TDL training and simulation environment for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training of the RSAF's aircraft fleet. The GSSs in the Kingdom provide support for LINK 16 and LINK 11, as well as Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP) for distributed Situational Awareness and reach-back/forward capability.
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Argon Electronics demonstrates its range of CBRN/HazMat training simulators at I/ITSEC, showing how they enhance the quality and safety of CBRN training.
Argon has on display PlumeSIM, the company’s wide area CBRN/HazMat field exercise and table training software. PlumeSIM lets instructors configure simulated chemical and radiological releases, producing virtual dispersal plumes and hot spots that can be set up quickly and safely for trainees to detect.
Argon is also showcasing a range of detector simulators, including the EPD-MK2-SIM, a training simulator for the Thermo Scientific EPD-Mk2 dosimeter that replicates the user interface of the real Thermo EPD-Mk2. The M4 JCAD-SIM, M4A1 JCAD-SIM, EPD, AP4C, AN-VDR-2-SIM and other simulators are also on display.
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Matrox Graphics and 3M Touch Systems (subsidiary of the 3M Electronic Solutions Division) have validated a new 3M touch driver that will support multi-touch functionality across two, three or more 3M Multi-touch Displays powered by a variety of Matrox multi-monitor products. Integrators can now pair Matrox products with 3M Multi-touch Displays to create attention-grabbing, interactive digital signage and collaborative video walls that span multiple displays, without the need for touch overlays or licensing fees. Applications include interactive kiosks, way finding, retail and exhibit display walls, as well as collaborative multi-panel classroom, boardroom, and command & control installations.
“With our MURA MPX, DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go products, multiple displays are seen as one large stretched desktop, and standard off-the-shelf touch displays typically have had difficulty supporting this stretched-desktop mode,” said Caroline Injoyan, Business Development Manager, Matrox Graphics. “3M’s new driver overcomes this limitation and provides a simple way for integrators to add engaging interactivity to their multi-screen digital signage setups.”
“Many of our customers in retail, exhibit, and digital signage markets are seeking to create high-impact and memorable interactive user experiences for their customers by expanding the touch interface beyond a single display,” said Ian Kimball, Americas Marketing Manager, Touch Systems, 3M Electronic Solutions Division. “This newly-enabled functionality lets customers easily optimize multi-touch performance across multiple screens, which is ideal for multi-user collaborative applications.”
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International technology group RUAG has invested in its French partner company GAVAP, a specialist in simulation and training systems. On 30 October 2013, GAVAP was incorporated into RUAG Holding France. The acquisition is part of a regulated succession plan and will secure the continued existence of the French company with 70 employees.
Technology group RUAG and GAVAP have maintained a strategic partnership in the area of virtual and live simulation since 2003. Together the two companies have already implemented a number of successful projects in France. GAVAP carries out skilled maintenance work and has proven to be a reliable partner.
Simulation facilities for live or virtual training with high capacity utilisation enable Armed Forces to make substantial savings. GAVAP's core competencies in the areas of virtual and live simulation perfectly complement the services of RUAG's Simulation & Training business unit and are part of the technology group's strategic focus on growth.
Urs Breitmeier, CEO of RUAG explained, "The acquisition of GAVAP means that our customers can obtain the full range of services from a single source in the future. It also gives us the potential for growth in the medium and long term."
Together, RUAG and GAVAP provide simulation facilities for live or virtual training which meet the needs of armed forces. Flexible functions and a wide range of additional equipment enable realistic training in all missions – from individual training programmes to training for teams or entire units.
The acquisition was possible under the terms of a regulated succession plan for the family-owned company, which was founded in 1983. Thepurchase price is subject to a secrecy agreement. The 70 employees are to be taken over and will continue to work at the site.
RUAG is an international technology group operating in the fields of aerospace and defence. Its holding company is located in Berne, Switzerland. RUAG maintains production sites in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Malaysia, Australia and the USA. The company employs some 7,800 people worldwide, including 5,000 in Switzerland.