VR Group Use of MetaVR VRSG in Simulation Solutions for the Czech Armed Forces

In late 2006 and 2007, Czech-based systems integrator VR Group Company purchased 20 new VRSG licenses and 33 version 5 upgrades (for licenses they purchased in 2003) to provide additional visual systems for their Reconfigurable Tactical Virtual Simulators for various training programs of the Czech Armed Forces.

As a leading supplier of advanced simulation solutions for the Czech Armed Forces, VR Group currently uses MetaVR visual systems in their crew simulators of BMP-2 combat vehicles, among other programs. The visual system of the crew simulator consists of 5 VRSG channels, displaying 15 high-resolution views to simulate all the observing and targeting devices of the BMP-2.

Detail of VR Group's Instructor Operating Station (IOS) of the BMP-2 crew simulator. VRSG is shown running in the lower right screen.

The BMP-2 crew simulator enables operators to simulate emergency or breakdown situations that might occur during a battle or other circumstances. The simulator is equipped with an instructor's position for training preparation, observation, administration and evaluation. The simulator consists of a driver cockpit that has the same dimensions as a real driver cockpit, which is equipped with original instruments and an advanced dynamical simulation system. This setup helps provide a driver training experience that is very close to real-life conditions.

  
Shooting range terrain database running on VR Group simulators using VRSG. The terrain is converted from OpenFlight, using MetaVR's conversion utility. Click the image to see an enlarged version of the image.

  
Views from VR Group's BMP-2 driving simulator using VRSG, including an out-the-window view on the right. Click the image to see an enlarged version of the image.

In addition to the BMP-2 crew simulators, VR Group uses VRSG in other training simulators for:

• T-72 and T-72 M4CZ tanks designed for a tactical training of tank units in a synthetic environment.
• A light artillery reconnaissance and observation vehicle based on BMP-2 hull designed for a tactical training of the crew in coordination with a mechanized unit or a battlegroup.
• A dismounted infantry squad for a tactical training of mechanized units up to the company level in a synthetic environment. The squad consists of six simulated combatants controlled as whole squad, by groups or by individual combatants.
• The Land Rover Defender 110 TDi Military Armoured 3 Special Operations Vehicle (SOV).
• A Forward Air Controller (FAC) vehicle and equipment, which enables trainees to perform FAC tasks as measuring distance and azimuth of a target or another object a synthetic environment.
• Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters.

All of VR Group's simulators use their Reconfigurable Simulator Technology (RST), running on Microsoft .NET Framework. RST, combined with MetaVR VRSG and VR Group's detailed maps and models, provides a realistic simulation experience.

  
Photos of the hardware, including the driver controls, of VR Group's BMP-2 crew simulators.

VR Group Company is a Czech Republic-based supplier of advanced training simulation solutions for the Czech Armed Forces and security departments. The primary focus of the company is to meet the training needs of the Czech Armed Forces.

VR Group provides simulation solutions that center on system integration for:

• Military commanders and officers staff preparation
  
• Small units and combat vehicles commanders preparation for the purpose of command and combat control
  
• Individual training in combat techniques handling and maintenance

Systems integration also includes developing and modifying necessary simulation applications, and providing tools and components.

Images on this page courtesy of VR Group Co.