The Air Force 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.  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 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 the many airfields that they are interested in around the world. The tool allows them to create new visual models and to evaluate "what if" changes with realistic 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.