Russian MiG presents world's first 3D simulator

RAC MiG Corp demonstrates in Dubai Air Show?2011 a 3D simulator, which provides volumetric visualization of beyond-the-cockpit space for the MiG family of aircraft. Normally the existing simulators have the projection system of visualization on two-dimensional or spherical screen. They imitate an around environment in the more or less precise manner, but do not provide the volumetric visualization. As a result, pilots face problems in assessing a distance to subjects, being monitored, as well as actual dimensions, what is of a key importance for fulfilling a number of specific flying missions, like a group flight in the tight row, in air refueling, running-up on airfield or carrier. It is collimating visualization systems, which provide an imitation of actual distances in beyond-the-cockpit space. Due to a system of projectors, prisms and mirrors, they generate a remote-in-infinity?s picture of aerial and ground environment. But such simulators are huge in size, they have a limited arc of visibility and do not provide the picture?s visualization. Besides, it is possible to monitor ?in-air environment? only from the pilot?s seat, while instructors and other trainees do not have such an opportunity. The RAC MiG?s specialists have developed a principally new system of visualization, which does not have such limitations. Its main feature is the higher level of accuracy in imitation of imagery?s extensionality, viewed by the pilot from the cockpit. The system produces stereo imagery of aerial environment and of stretched surface with special glasses. Of the same style glasses are applied in 3D cinema. A full illusion of real flight comes up and even pilots with the little experience are able to assess easily distances up to monitored subjects and their dimensions.