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The newest member of the Independence Family, the IDX 4000 ER,
employs Independence’s unique technology insertion capabilities
to combine the latest in extended life-cycle advanced PC technologies
with enhanced shader-based realtime scene management and
system software, patented precision synchronization technology,
channel composition and sensor post processing technology, and
optional correlated synthetic environment content—all integrated
into a turnkey IG solution. The IDX 4000 ER represents the 6th
major software and synthetic environment compatible “technology
insertion” within the Independence Family since the introduction of the
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provides significant improvements
in performance, fidelity, features
and overall value—without
affecting customer’s investments
in software, databases or
certifications. Independence’s pace
of innovation, which effectively
doubles IDX performance every
18 months-- keeping pace with
Moore’s Law, is unrivalled in
the visual simulation industry
and illustrates Quantum3D’s
commitment to forwarding the state of the art in COTS
IGs and proving once again that Independence sets the
standard for COTS IG Solutions for demanding synthetic environment simulation applications that require support for multi-channel Out-the-Window (OTW), simulated IR, NVG, radar and stimulated NVG capabilities.
The IDX 4000 ER features an enhanced “1U” realtime IG Rendering subsystem (IGR5) that is equipped with the latest in extended-life-cycle Intel® Xeon® Multi-Core CPUs, NVIDIA® Quadro® FX GPUs and Quantum3D’s
patented (U.S. Patent No. 6,646,645), COTS NVSYNC™precision synchronization module, the supports up to 256 synchronized IGR5s per IG, configured in up to eight (8) independent sync domains.
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A key component of Independence’s System Level Parallel Rendering Architecture (SLPRA™), the IDX 4000 ER with NVSYNC supports with configurable load management for balanced performance and scalable performance using Quantum3D’s Channel Composition technology supports 1, 2, 4 or 8 IGRs per Channel—all working in parallel to deliver enhanced performance (up to 8-Way SLI) and/or Clarity™ full-scene antialiasing (up to 64 SPS) without the rendering artifacts or system level restrictions associated with with merchant “SLI” solutions.
With the enhancements afforded by its IGR5 technology insertion, the IDX 4000 ER can deliver up to 20 Gigapixels per Second fill rate performance and well over 100 Million Meshed Triangles per Second—which is approximately twice the performance of the previous generation of Independence, the IDX 3000 ER. This level of scalability enables integrators to tailor their IDX 4000 ER configurations to match the precise performance, fidelity and budgetary needs of their program, on a per channel basis.
With the enhanced performance and
precision synchronization offered by
the IGR5, the IDX 4000 ER provides
unparalleled levels of visual computing
density and performance-- with up to
five (5) times less vertical rack space
per channel than competitive IGs,
which is ideal for 20/20 Visual Acuity
applications that require a large
number of synchronized 60 Hz QXGA
Resolution OTW channels within a
limited number of racks.
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The IDX 4000 ER also includes a
new, consolidated implementation
of the Independence Centralized
Storage Architecture (CSA2) that
provides centralized, convenient
removable, RAID subsystems that
houses the IG system software and
synthetic environments for OTW,
Mission Function, and Sensor
(including Narrow Field of View)
Simulation Channels. Now standard
on IDX 4000 ER, CSA2 is an integral
component of the system’s IG
Controller (IGC4), which reduces
system acquisition price and LRU
count while further improving the IG’s
industry leading MTBF and simplifying
system administration and operation
in secure or classified environments.
The IDX 4000 ER also reflects substantial improvements to its Mantis® Shader-Based Realtime Scene Management Software including new, advanced environmental effects and FAA Level D features required for a wide range of aviation simulation and training applications. The IDX 4000 ER also features enhanced versions of Celerity™ and Detailer™ Publishing and Tuning Utilities, along
with integrated display capability within the IGC4 that enables system integrators to visually tune effects and parameters on the
IG itself. One of the most important areas of improvement within the IDX 4000 ER is Quantum3D Enhanced Sensor Simulation
Technology (QUEST™) that provides High-Dynamic-Range (16-bit end-to-end), Physics-Based Sensor Simulation on high-resolution,
geospecific, synthetic environments with material classified sensor simulation textures as well as enhanced support for interlaced
simulated sensor channel configurations. The IDX 4000 ER also features an enhanced version of the Quantum3D IG Management (IGM™) System Administration Software Suite, for simplified administration and operation, including validated user IDs.
With its industry leading performance and comprehensive features including low-cost GeoScapeSE™ COTS Geospecific Synthetic Environments and Facets® COTS Realtime 3D Models, the IDX 4000 ER is ideally suited for a wide range of advanced realtime, mission critical military and civilian sensor-related synthetic environment simulation, training, and mission rehearsal applications: |
- Fixed- and Rotary-Wing Aviation
Simulation and Training
- Weapons Systems and Gunnery Training
- Hardware-in-the-Loop Sensor Simulation
- Automotive R&D Simulation and Driver
Training
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- Military Ground Vehicle Training
- Fixed-Base and Forward Air Traffic
Control Simulation & Training
- Ship’s Bridge Simulation and Training
- Mono & Stereo Scientific Visualization
and VR
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As with the five prior generations of Independence IGs before it, the IDX 4000 ER supports popular visual simulation industry standards including CIGI, OpenFlight, NPSI and CDB. Combined with the system’s low total cost of ownership, cost-effective, long-life-cycle support capabilities, proven technology insertion capabilities and Quantum3D’s heritage as the leader in PC-based Image Generation technologies, the IDX 4000 ER provides the overall best value in open architecture, advanced IG solutions available today.
For more detailed information, download the full brochure, or contact salesinfo@quantum3d.com
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Updated: 12-18-06. NOTE: Specifications subject to change without
notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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