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- Thermite TVC is the first COTS, small form-factor
embedded computer that provides advanced graphics and
video processing along with high-performance computing
and extensive I/O for extended environment PC-based applications.
- Thermite allows vehicle crews to train
in the field with the same fidelity and software as they
achieve in institutional trainers
- Thermite’s multi-role capabilities
enable crews to perform multiple visual computing intensive
missions including embedded training, mission rehearsal
and deployed C4ISR.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, AUSA Winter–March
6, 2007–Quantum3D, Inc. a leading provider of Commercial
Off-the-Shelf (COTS), open architecture, realtime visual computing
solutions, today announced that General
Dynamics Land Systems- Amphibious Systems (GDLS- Amphibious
Systems) has selected the Quantum3D Thermite
Tactical Visual Computer (TVC) Version-2.0 to support embedded
training testing and demonstrations in the U.S.
Marine Corps Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
Designed to replace the USMC’s venerable
Amphibious Assault Vehicle, the EFV represents the USMC’s
future primary means of providing tactical mobility for Marine
Rifle Squads during amphibious operations and follow-on ground
combat operations ashore. The EFV will be fielded in personnel
and command variants able to deliver lethal firepower from 30mm
automatic cannon in the personnel variant and with both variants
hosting a 7.62 mm machine gun.
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QUSMC Expeditionary Vehicle
(EFV)
Image Courtesy General Dynamics Land Systems-Amphibious
Systems
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Image Courtesy Multigen
Paradigm
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In support of the EFV program, General Dynamics
has integrated three (3) Thermite TVC Model 3500 systems into
the EFV prototype unit for demonstration and testing of the EFV
Embedded Training concept. Thermite’s PC compatibility,
small form factor and weight (less than 1 kg per system), Mil-Spec
ruggedization, support for vehicle power and of ease of mounting,
facilitate the ready adaptation of the program’s institutional
training software and curriculum to the embedded training mission.
Thermite's advanced graphics and computational power will enable
the crew to conduct synthetic environment training in their vehicles
with the same fidelity as provided in the program's institutional
trainers. The EFV team is also examining other onboard uses for
the Thermite when the TVC is not supporting embedded training.
“The EFV will conduct some of the most
challenging missions in expeditionary warfare," said Ross
Q. Smith, Quantum 3D president. "Quantum3D is proud that
General Dynamics selected Thermite to support a demonstration
of the vehicle's embedded training system. Quantum3D has a long
history in working with GD on embedded training and we look forward
to a long-standing relationship with General Dynamics throughout
the life cycle of the EFV program," he added.
About Thermite
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Quantum3D
Thermite TVC-2.0 Family |
The Thermite TVC is the first multi-role, small
form factor, COTS Tactical Visual Computer specifically designed
to enable PC-based embedded training, mission rehearsal, C4ISR
and C2 applications to be deployed in both vehicle-based and man-wearable
extended environments. Thermite TVC supports open architecture
PC operating systems and features advanced embedded computing,
mobile graphics, video capture and display, low-power consumption
for long battery life, and extensive I/O in a lightweight, conduction
cooled, alloy enclosure for operation in Mil-Std-810F and Mil-Std-461E
harsh environments. These capabilities allow system integrators
to rapidly bring the power of PC-based workstation applications
to the deployed environments for both war fighters and first responders.
Thermite at AUSA Winter
The Thermite family of Tactical Visual Computers will be on display
in the Quantum3D booth (No. 330) and select partner booths at
the AUSA Winter 2007 symposium and exhibition in Fort Lauderdale,
FL, March 7-9. For information on Thermite models, pricing and
availability, please contact salesinfo@quantum3d.com.
About Quantum3D
Quantum3D develops and markets COTS realtime, open-architecture
Image Generation (IG) solutions, Embedded Visual Computing (EVC)
systems and subsystems, development software and support services
for the synthetic environment visual and sensor simulation and
training and tactical and industrial visual computing markets.
Quantum3D is a privately held company headquartered in San Jose,
California, with development centers located in Phoenix, AZ, Huntsville,
AL, and Orlando, FL and with sales and logistics in Europe via
Quantum3D, Ltd., located in Reading, UK. For more information
about Quantum3D real-time visual computing solutions, please visit
www.quantum3d.com.
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Quantum3D, the Quantum3D logo and Thermite
are registered trademarks of Quantum3D, Inc. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
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