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Rockwell Collins successfully demonstrates Live Virtual Constructive training
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 13, 2010) - Rockwell Collins recently conducted eight Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) simulation and training exercises to demonstrate
the company's success in bringing "Train Like You Fight" training scenerios to the warfighter. The exercises took place over
four days at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando in December.
The demonstrations, led by representatives from Rockwell Collins' Advanced Technology Center (ATC) and Simulation and Training
Solutions (STS) organization, included the following participants:
- A live Aero L-29 jet trainer operated by The University of Iowa Operator Performance Lab (OPL) in Iowa
- A pilot, operating as the wingman for the Aero L-29 pilot, in an F/A-18 simulator at the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) exhibit
at I/ITSEC
- A Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) in the Rockwell Collins booth at I/ITSEC
Together, the participants collaborated in a Close Air Support (CAS) scenario in a virtual battle space near Solvang, California.
The Aero L-29 pilot, while physically located in Iowa, flew with visual reference to the virtual environment in California.
His Orlando-based wingman and the JTAC also had displays that showed the virtual California scene.
Additionally, the Aero L-29 jet had an onboard flight simulator computer that augmented the scenario with the full spectrum
of interactions that are typically available only in ground-based High Level Architecture (HLA) simulations. The Rockwell
Collins' station featured an EPX-50 Image Generator that showed a very detailed photorealistic view of the battle space, serving
both the conference audience and providing situational awareness to the JTAC.
"This was a collaborative effort between Rockwell Collins' ATC and STS organizations, and the University of Iowa and NAWC
that has the potential to deliver some real advantages for military training efforts," stated John Borghese, vice president,
Advanced Technology Center for Rockwell Collins. "The valuable data that we collected during the exercise will be used in
a variety of LVC research projects underway."
"The ability to join virtual and real worlds in a complex scenario like this one could one-day truly advance warfare training
to a whole new level," said Ken Schreder, vice president and general manager, Simulation and Training Solutions for Rockwell
Collins. "This is an area where we intend to further explore the possibilities through continued collaborative research and
development."
Rockwell Collins' Advanced Technology Center collaborates with experts from across the company, academia and customers to
bring new advancements to aviation electronics and communications.
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and electronic solutions for both
commercial and government applications. Our expertise in avionics, electronics, mission communications, information management,
and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses
27 countries.
Media Contact:
Pam Tvrdy-Cleary
+1.319.295.0591 office
+1.319.431.0951 mobile
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
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