MetaVR Becomes Formal Supplier of Exercise Review Visual Systems for the AVCATT Production Simulators

In August 2006, L-3 Communications Link Simulation and Training Divison purchased 8 new VRSG channels for the AVCATT-A program. This recent sale brings the total of VRSG units purchased between 2001 to 2006 for the AVCATT training program to 41.

In early 2000, Link Simulation and Training (L-3 Link) contacted MetaVR to procure an evaluation unit as a potential candidate for providing the 3D visuals for the AVCATT simulator exercise during and after action review real-time visual system. During the year-long evaluation, MetaVR added requested features to its VRSG product to fulfill the required AVCATT functionality at no additional cost. These collaborative efforts resulted in MetaVR's PC-based image generator being chosen for the AVCATT-A production simulators as the Battle Master Control and After Action Review theater visual systems. The MetaVR visual systems are literally embedded training devices within a training device.

An AVCATT suite is a mobile truck-mounted system comprised of reconfigurable simulators, a battle master control room, and an after-action-review theater. Networked MetaVR Economy Ruggedized Rackmount VRSG PCs provide the 3D visual depiction of both the live AVCATT training scenario for the Battle Master Control and for the After Action Review theater.

Tractor trailers that house the AVCATT mobile system

Layout of the AVCATT mobile system

MetaVR's VRSG providing visuals in the Battle Master control system

As an after-action review system, the AVCATT-recorded network simulation traffic is played back and visualized on the MetaVR system in a small theater. Terrain database correlation across simulators is established as the MetaVR system uses L-3 Link developed terrain that has been converted to MetaVR database format.

MetaVR's VRSG providing visuals in the after-action review theater

All MetaVR systems used for the AVCATT training device are currently delivered with the AVCATT P2 (National Training Center); P3 (Hoenfels); P5 (Ft. Hood); Iraq, Korea, and Afghanistan terrain databases.

The AVCATT-A program is essential in the Army's strategy to create a virtual war-gaming environment that will enable aviators to train within networked simulators that can be reconfigured to replicate attack, reconnaissance or utility helicopters. Based on this technology, Army aviators will be able to practice a full range of tactical scenarios over a common virtual battlefield as a team for the first time ever. In addition, AVCATT-A trainers will be interoperable with the service's currently fielded simulators supporting ground-based mechanized armor unit training. Training on the AVCATT-A system, active Army and Army National Guard aviators will be able to fight and train under a wide range of simulated conditions that can be replicated under day, dusk or night environments.

Images courtesy of L-3 Link Simulation and Training division.