Evans & Sutherland To Supply Visual Systems For UK Fighter/Bomber Simulator; E&S Awarded UK Sea Harrier FA2 Contract by Thomson Training & Simulation.SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1999-- Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. (E&S(R)) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : 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 ) Tuesday announced that the company has been selected by Thomson Training & Simulation to supply visual systems for the United Kingdom Royal Navy's Sea Harrier harrier, breed of dog harrier, breed of medium-sized hound whose origin is obscure but whose existence in England dates from the 13th cent. It stands from 19 to 21 in. (48.3–53.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22. FA2 aircraft mission simulator. Under the terms of the contract, which has a value approaching $5.2 million, E&S will supply a five-channel Harmony(TM) image generator, a dome display system, and a detailed UK database. The Sea Harrier FA2 is a multi-role fighter/bomber combat aircraft and an effective crew is critical for the FA2's demanding missions. The E&S visual system, consisting of a 21-foot dome with five Evans & Sutherland calligraphic cal·lig·ra·phy n. 1. a. The art of fine handwriting. b. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group. 2. Handwriting. projectors and a five-channel Harmony image generator, will be integrated with an existing motion-base platform. The Harmony platform will include new SensorTexture(TM) technology, a significant enhancement in sensor simulation. This upgraded system will provide a more effective and realistic training experience. "The E&S Harmony is the world's most advanced image generator. Designed for complex applications such as helicopter and fast-jet training, Harmony offers many rendering capabilities never before accelerated at real-time rates," said James R. Oyler, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Evans & Sutherland. "Capabilities such as vivid texturing, pixel-rate lighting, Phong shading In 3D graphics, a technique developed by Phong Bui-Tuong in the mid-1970s that computes a shaded surface based on the color and illumination at each pixel. Phong shading is more realistic than Gouraud shading, but requires more computation. It does not produce shadows or reflections. , bump-mapped texture, and textured, layered fog produce the most realistic scenes and the most effective training cues available in simulation today." Harmony represents the top of the E&S Symphony(TM) line of visual system products. A complete range of fully integrated, compatible, 3D graphics systems for simulation, Symphony products are based on industry standard technologies and allow customers to upgrade or update their systems as their needs change or as technology advances. E&S Integrator(TM) simulation software Simulation software is based on the process of imitating a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. It is, essentially, a program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually running the program. links all Symphony product hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. . Integrator is the world's most comprehensive solution for synthetic environment construction and run-time scene generation and control. Evans & Sutherland develops and manufactures hardware and software to produce highly realistic 3D synthetic worlds. E&S business units deliver high-quality visual systems for simulation and training in defense and commercial applications as well as high-performance systems for workstation graphics, digital video, digital theater, and other applications throughout the world. Visit the E&S web page at http://www.es.com. E&S, Harmony, SensorTexture, Integrator, and Symphony are trademarks or registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City. All other trade names or marks are the properties of their respective owners. |
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