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May 2009 Major ATC Training Centre Opened in Holland The new ATC training facility for the Air Force was opened on 23rd April 2009 by Lieutanant General Jack Jansen, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The training building has been extended to house a large 360-degree tower simulator and an advanced radar simulator produced by Micro Nav who are the prime contractor for the turnkey programme. The project was handed over by Rear Admiral Klaas Visser, Director of the Defence Materiel Organisation on behalf of his team lead by Major Gert van Elderen. Micro Nav were represented by Mike Male, Chief Executive Officer and Tom Howard-Jones, Sales & Marketing Director. The spectacular opening ceremony enjoyed a sunny spring day and included a fly-past by Apache helicopters, an aerobatic display by a model helicopter and the unveiling of a celebration banner by a tower cab rising through theatrical mist. The Dutch Air Force will use the new simulators for a range of training for their operational commitments at home and overseas as part of NATO. The realism, flexibility and special tools will allow them to create, adapt and employ new training situations very quickly and effectively. Mike Male said: "We are proud to have been part of the team that has delivered this advanced and innovative training system. Together we have delivered the many creative ideas proposed by the Dutch Air Force. We are looking forward to continuing our successful relationship as we support and develop the simulators to meet future challenges facing the Air Force." The ATC tower and radar simulators developed by Micro Nav incorporate a number of attractive new design features. Complete Tower Cab The project team have built an ATC tower cab complete with realistic consoles and equipment, windows and through-the-floor access. The visual display screen is wrapped around the outside of the cab to give a continuous 3D view of the many different airfields for which training will be given. Consoles The consoles used in the simulators match the attractive new designs introduced operationally by the Air Force. 360-degree Rear-Projection Cylindrical Screen The out-the-cab panoramic view is projected from behind onto a continuous cylindrical screen. The special screen material gives high light transmission with good optical properties. The design avoids any shadows cast from within the screen and gives easy access to the projectors for maintenance. High Performance Projectors The new SIM 7 projectors are being used for a full tower simulator display for the first time. There are 8 projectors with full warping, matching and edge blending. They give higher levels of resolution and brightness and have automated computer control. Fast Airport Builder The Air Force will be using the Micro Nav Fast Airport Builder to achieve savings in time and costs when creating and modifying simulations of many airfields of interest around the world. The tool allows them to create new visual models and to evaluate "what if" changes with realistic aircraft operations more quickly and economically than ever before. Image Generators The PC image generators use the latest 3D graphics cards to deliver smooth, real-time, high-quality images of aircraft, ground vehicles and all the features of the airfields and their surroundings. They give binocular views, the ability to change the eye point and special effects such as explosions, fire and thunderstorms. Training can be run during different times of day and night and in many different weather conditions. Sound System A multi-channel wrap-around sound system gives dynamic sound effects that are synchronised with the aircraft, animations and ground vehicles to add to the training immersion and cues. Wireless Instructor Workstations The instructors will enjoy the benefits of a new design of free roaming mini workstations and headsets. These allow them to move around and carry out their preferred method of teaching by looking over the shoulder of the trainees. 2K Radar Displays The radar controller workstations include the same design of displays as are used operationally. They are 20-inch square with a resolution of 2K x 2K to give the same work space and interfaces that the trainees will use when they progress. BEST ATC Simulation System The BEST ATC tower and radar simulation and training software has been enhanced to include special features required by the Air Force to match their working environment and procedures. The advanced capabilities of BEST give the flexibility and realism that the Air Force need for their evolving training plans. Project Team Members: Tower Cab Design by the Defence Materiel Organisation. Tower Cab and Consoles by Plaatwerkindustrie-Tol Holland. Tower Visual Screen, Sim 7 Projector System and 2K Radar Displays by Barco. Image Generators and Sound System by Imagine France. BEST,FAB and Wireless Workstations by Micro Nav. Click to view images....
For further information please contact:- Tom Howard Jones Sales & Marketing Director
Micro Nav Ltd sales@micronav.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 545074
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