Archive for January 2020

Walt Chambers, AVT Simulation’s Head Scientist explains in a snippet of what it is like to take the AVT Simulation Training Center class, AVT 101: Simulation Overview what a motion platform is. Motion Systems The motion systems provide movement and forces on the vehicle operator. This gives feedback on how the vehicle is responding to…

What is a Visual System? A Visual System provides the Out-the-Window (OTW) visual scene for the simulated vehicle operator. How does Visual System work? There are 3 major parts. Want to learn more about the Visual System for Simulation? In AVT 101: Simulation Overview and AVT 202: Visual Simulation you will learn the basics of…

Why is the main hub of simulation operations in Orlando, Florida? We’ll tell you! The Brief History of Simulation in Orlando Well, the nation’s Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines simulation operations are based in Central Florida’s Research Park of course. Therefore there is an average of $4B in contract opportunities won by companies in…

What is I/ITSEC? The Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training event. Held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, I/ITSEC consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers…