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Quantum3D Independence 2500 Realtime Screen Captures of In-Air-Refueling Training Scenarios from Wingman and KC-10 Boom Operator Views
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AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - April 26, 2005- Quantum3D®, Inc., a leading provider of COTS, open-architecture, realtime visual computing solutions for the Visual and Sensor Simulation Training (VSST) and Embedded Visual Computing (EVC) markets announced today at ITEC that Acme Worldwide Enterprises has selected the Quantum3D Independence® Image Generator (IG) Solution for an upgrade of the U.S. Air Force KC-10 Boom Operator Trainer (BOT) program. The Independence 2500 is on display at the Quantum3D ITEC Stand No. D17.
Acme was awarded the Air Force contract to upgrade the two KC-10 Boom Operator Trainers located at Travis and McGuire Air Force Bases, restoring and improving the supportability and maintainability of air refueling training devices. Acme has purchased two Independence systems, along with Quantum3D GeoScapeSE™ databases, to improve device fidelity for increased training effectiveness. Quantum3D is also working with Acme to develop special visual system enhancements, such as realtime shadows for the boom and precision collision detection techniques to simulate the way the refueling boom interacts with the tanker and fighter aircrafts.
"In-air-refueling is a very difficult and dangerous operation, so providing high fidelity training for KC-10 Boom Operators is truly a mission critical activity," said Ross Q. Smith, Quantum3D co-founder and president. "Acme's selection of Independence for this precision training device adds another key design-win to the growing list of advanced aviation simulation and training programs which includes the F-15E MTC, F/A-22 ACS, F-35 ACS, F-35 Sensor, and B-2 PES, to name just a few."
KC-10 Boom Operator Trainer Program Manager Andy Levandoski sees a strong connection between Acme's performance on other Boom Operator programs and the award of this contract. He stated, "Recent extensive upgrades which Acme made to the U.S. Air Force's two KC 135 Boom Operator Part Task Trainers have been very well received. These improved devices significantly enhance Boom Operator Training effectiveness and provided a proven track record for the USAF to entrust Acme with this critical modification to the KC -10 Boom Operator Trainers."
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Quantum3D® Independence™ 2500 IG Solution
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About Acme Worldwide Enterprises, Inc.
Acme Worldwide Enterprises, Inc, an engineering company specializing in the development, manufacture, and modification of flight simulators and other training devices and is recognized as a technical expert in the modification and upgrade of Air Refueling Simulators. Acme also has significant experience in software development and maintenance for real-time flight simulators. Acme is experienced in acquiring baselines, re-hosting and modifying existing software packages, and excels at interpreting and implementing creative, modular software designs to meet or exceed user specifications and the performance data of aircraft. Acme has implemented the design and development of instructor operating stations, system interface devices, and a full suite of software for entire flight simulators that include avionics, communication, navigation, motion, flight, engine, operational readiness testing, and more. Acme is certified as a SBA 8(a) and HubZone company. In 1998, Acme received the New Mexico Minority Engineering and Development Firm of the Year Award. For more information, see Acme's Web site at www.acme-worldwide.com or call 505-243-0400.
About Quantum3D
Quantum3D develops and markets realtime, open architecture IG solutions, embedded graphics subsystems, development software and support services for the VSST and EVC markets and is the exclusive supplier of NVIDIA® graphics technology for the embedded military and aerospace visual computing market. Quantum3D is a privately held company headquartered in San Jose, CA, with development centers located in Phoenix, AZ, Huntsville, AL, and Orlando, FL. For more information about Quantum3D and the Quantum3D family of COTS, open-architecture, realtime visual computing solutions, please see www.quantum3d.com.
Quantum3D and Independence are registered trademarks and GeoScapeSE is a trademark of Quantum3D, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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