E&S Visual System Picked for Eurofighter Development Simulator; Lab To Support Development of Eurofighter and Other Key Aircraft Programs.Business Editors, Technology Writers SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2000 Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation (E&S(R)) (Nasdaq:ESCC ESCC Eastern Shore Community College ESCC East Sussex County Council ESCC Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ESCC Enhanced Serial Communication(s) Controller ESCC Electrically Self-Calibrating Cavity ) today announced that its advanced visual systems have been selected by the European Aeronautic aer·o·nau·tic also aer·o·nau·ti·cal adj. Of or relating to aeronautics. aer  o·nau Defence and Space (EADS EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V.EADS Expeditionary Air Defense System (USMC) EADS Extended Air Defense Systems EADS Environmental Assessment Data System EADS Echelons Above Division Study ) Company (formerly Daimler Chrysler) for its development simulator. The simulator, which is located in Munich, Germany, will be used primarily to support development of weapons systems and flight control systems for advanced aircraft. To fulfill these development tasks, the simulator will support the different cockpits and simulation models for several high-performance aircraft, including Eurofighter Typhoon This article is about a fighter aircraft. For the computer game, see Eurofighter Typhoon (computer game). “EF2000” redirects here. For the computer game, see EF2000 (computer game). , Tornado, the advanced trainer/light combat fighter concept Mako mako (mä`kō), heavy-bodied, fast-swimming shark, genus Isurus, highly prized as a game fish. Also known as the sharp-nosed mackerel shark, it is a member of the mackerel shark family, which also includes the great white shark and the , the U.S./German X-31/Vector research aircraft, and the military transport A400M. The secondary role of the development simulator is to train test pilots and crews, mostly in a low-level flying environment. E&S will provide its next-generation Harmony(TM) image generator along with a state-of-the-art display system and flight database. E&S was selected after a competitive bid process that evaluated both performance and cost. "We chose Evans & Sutherland because their systems met our specifications and offered the best value for the price," said Claus Frey, Simulation Senior Manager for EADS. "We are very pleased that our visual systems have been selected to support this important laboratory," said David Figgins, E&S Simulation Group Vice President. "Because the EADS organization has the responsibility for Eurofighter training integration in Germany, this is a key milestone for Evans and Sutherland." About Evans & Sutherland Evans & Sutherland produces hardware and software to create highly realistic 3D images. A leader in visual simulation for over 30 years, E&S offers a full range of advanced image generation and display products designed to meet the most demanding military and commercial simulation and training requirements. In addition, E&S business units deliver state-of-the-art visualization solutions for land developers, digital theater systems DTS (also known as Digital Theater Systems), owned by DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), is a multi-channel digital surround sound format used for both commercial/theatrical and consumer grade applications. for science centers and entertainment venues, and high-performance graphics systems for professional artists and animators Famous animators no longer living
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