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Simulation, modelling and validation software
News Release from: Anark Corporation | Subject: 3D simulator
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 November 2006
3D simulator shows off complex control
systems
Anark has launched an interactive three-dimensional (3D) application illustrating a complete civil aircraft flight control system.
Anark Corp, leading provider of advanced visualisation solutions for the aerospace industry, announced today the launch of an interactive three-dimensional (3D) application illustrating a complete civil aircraft flight control system This application will be used by Moog to illustrate the operational functions of its proprietary primary and secondary flight control systems at trade shows, customer focused presentations, and recruiting events
The challenge of communicating complex flight control systems prompted Moog to search for a solution capable of creating a 3D virtual simulation of an aircraft's onboard systems.
By using Anark's interactive visualisation solution Moog deployed a more effective and realistic system overview while significantly reducing the costs associated with physical models and prototypes.
The interactive marketing application displays a virtual 3D rendering of a commercial aircraft in which audiences can view the operation of key flight control products within a transparent fuselage and interact with the detailed components in a 360-degree environment.
A complete "stick-to-tail" flight control system is integrated into the virtual aircraft, including pilot interfaces, flight control computer, electronic controllers, and actuators for controlling the leading and trailing edge wings surfaces.
Users can initiate a variety of events, such as controlled turns, each triggering a series of 3D simulations that illustrate how Moog's components are engaged in flight operations.
This application will enhance Moog's marketing communication capabilities, providing numerous high-level demonstrations such as: system wide 3D views of component interaction through a variety of flight operations; detailed component views of actuator mechanical operations; and user driven navigation controls, offering the ability to pan, zoom, and rotate 360 degrees through a virtual environment while freely selecting component and system operations.
"The ability to visualise our products within their operating environment has always been difficult through the use of text, 2D, and other conventional communication tools", stated Moog's Aircraft Sales Manager Mike Brunner.
"Anark has enabled us to deploy a single 3D simulation of our flight control system that clearly displays the interconnectivity of our parts and the critical functions they perform during flight".
"The added benefit of being able to repurpose our existing CAD data means that we were able to deploy this complete application faster and more cost effectively than what we had considered possible".
"Enterprise manufacturing companies are increasingly extending existing CAD assets into a variety of downstream visual applications", added Anark's CEO Stephen Collins.
"This is a rapidly growing trend, and progressive companies like Moog are expanding the value of engineering data throughout their operations and to their customers".
"At Anark, we're excited about being able to provide a full suite of advanced products and solutions for our customers that support this objective".
With numerous playback options available from Anark, this single application will be delivered to audiences in a number of settings including; tradeshows, one-on-one sales presentations, and websites.
These next generation marketing applications have been targeted for widespread release, culminating at the Paris Air Show in June 2007.
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