Realistic flight simulator with a 360 degree view

Barco has probably created the most realistic 360-degree flight simulator. To create such an unusual system, developers used 14 high-precision projectors (10 megapixel), calibrated with a “guidance” laser system. A total of 13 lasers are used. Naturally, the projected image is transmitted only in HD, no low quality images.

It is clear that to synchronize the 14 projectors, so that they create a complete flight simulation, without any errors in the schedule, it is very difficult. But for that, lasers were used to make everything happen at its best. How much such a system costs is still unknown, and Barco is unlikely to disclose the exact amount.
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The simulator is located not just in the room, but in the 3.3-meter hemisphere of acrylic. On the inner surface of the hemisphere, an image is created, so high-quality that the “pilot” can even examine very distant objects without much difficulty. It is worth mentioning another feature of the system. The fact is that it can work in infrared mode, simulating night flight.

It is clear that the system was created not for gamers, but for the Air Force. Customers in this case were the Israeli Air Force, already purchased 8 units of flight simulator. Immediately eight pieces of simulators purchased in order to be able to work in conjunction. The military are going to synchronize all simulators with each other, so that you can fly a whole squadron, and not to carry out exclusively single flights.



Via DVICE