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SIMIG 2000 is an indoor air defense simulator based on virtual reality technology, made for Man-portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) 9K310 “Igla-1” (SA-16 Gimlet). The purpose of the simulator is training of the novice operators in combat handling of “Igla-1” system, as well as maintaining of proficiency of the skilled operators. The simulator combines virtual reality devices with an accurate replica of the real combat system. These features, together with an accurate simulation of “Igla-1” functionality, including the missile seeker head and missile dynamics model, facilitate training of high real-world relevance. The simulator also includes a high-performance multi-processor computer system, which is capable of running accurate and sophisticated models of missile and multiple target dynamics in real time, simultaneously updating and visualizing the virtual training environment.
MAIN FEATURES
- State-of-the-art digital technology.
- Synthetic 3D terrain scenery projected on Head Mounted Displays.
- 6DOF models of missile and target dynamics and kinematics.
- Simulation of several independent targets with realistic trajectories, and realistic simulation of missile launch phase, guidance and hit effects, with appropriate sound effects.
- Realistic simulation of IR target signatures and flare-based IR jamming.
- Acquisition and quality evaluation of tracking parameters during the exercise.
- User friendly interface based on Windows XP operating system.
- Possible incorporation in a DIS/HLA networked environment.
SIMIG 2000 SIMULATOR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
- COTS PC based computer system with 17" LCD display, integrated keyboard, mouse and speakers, built in transport container (19” rack with anti-vibration suspension);
- Weapon model: replica of the “Igla-1” launching tube, launching mechanism, and launching tube movement sensor (3DOF inertial tracker);
- HMD with head movement sensor (3DOF inertial tracker)
- Projector
- Operator safety stand
- Component transportation cases
- Component connector cables
- Printer
- Documentation
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATION
Weapon Model
- Replica of MANPADS “Igla-1” launcher functionally and ergonomically ensures the realistic training of all specific combat skills from the target detection to the missile launch. It is identical to the original launcher with regard to its design, weight and the entire handling.
- Missile flight path is simulated based on 6DOF missile dynamics model; simulation of explosion upon encountering the target includes realistic detonation effect.
- SIMIG 2000 provides realistic conditions for training of all relevant actions.
Simulated operator engagement includes:
- system functioning check and weapon operational readiness;
- system handling;
- target tracking and acquisition;
- prediction of target moving parameters;
- estimation of launching and destruction area boundaries
- weapon activation
- target lock-on
- firing
- missile observation
- hit effect simulation
Extensions for more advanced training include:
- firing at the targets that are periodically hiding
- firing at the targets with existence of different types of disturbances and countermeasures
- firing at the unexpected targets
- firing at the targets that perform evasive maneuvers
- An operator is equipped with weapon model, outfitted with a launching tube movement sensor, and an HMD. The operator’s view includes the battlefield and a 3D model of the weapon including the realistic sight unit (aiming crosshair). When the operator gets the firing command from the team leader, the operator detects the flying target, aligns the sight unit with the target, tracks the target and fires the missile.
Instructor Station
- The exercises are prepared, started and monitored at the instructor’s (trainer’s) station. The instructor has access to a library of exercises, scenarios and procedures with different degrees of difficulty, and has an ability to create the new ones. All events during training are recorded, in order to enable subsequent evaluation.
- Instructor monitors the actions of the operator on the instructor’s LCD screens in two separate windows. The instructor can directly intervene and change parameters of the current training exercise, like employment of IR jammers.
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The SIMIG 2000 simulator is designed to operate in the user-friendly Windows XP environment. Each operating mode of the simulator can be started by clicking an icon in the main window, or by choosing an option in the pull-down menus. In that way, the instructor can start the following modes: scenario editor, combat training, training replay, diagnostics, database, report generation, sound effects setup, and help.
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All results of training are stored and are accessible for further analysis, processing and reports. It is also possible to replay every launch/guidance, in order to improve the operator’s understanding of the mistakes made during the guidance process.
Scenario Editor
- Simulator’s scenario editor is used for scenario creation, and provides the instructor with many options for designing combat scenarios. There are possibilities of choosing different landscape types, different aircrafts and different meteorological data. Various aircraft trajectories can be created by using a set of predefined realistic trajectory templates and customizing the speed, direction and altitude of the aircrafts. Every scenario may include multiple aircrafts, thus enabling creation of more complex scenarios for tactical air defense training.
Background Sounds
- Simulated sound background includes sounds of the aircrafts, realistic sound of the missile launch phase, sound of the missile strike and sounds of real battlefield (detonations of cannon/howitzer shells, detonations of mortar shells, sounds of anti-aircraft cannons, fire from machine guns and rifles). The instructor and the operator listen to the sound background using headphones.
Visualization System
- Image generator simulates the virtual training environment, based on completely synthetic 3D models (multi-resolution TIN terrain model, geo-typical textures, 2D cultures, 3D objects and 3D targets).
Communication System
- Instructor communicates with the operator by custom-made intercom system.
Simulator Network
- SIMIG 2000 simulator has capability of interconnection in a distributed interactive simulation (DIS) or high level architecture (HLA) network for group operations training.
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