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Ground vehicle simulation has a vast range
of applications such as car driving,
truck and bus simulation for the emergency
services, driver training or human
factor research. XPI Simulation understands
that all projects are cost-critical and so
ensures its simulation solutions are affordable
and specifically designed for individual customers’ needs.
In
a simulator, drivers are able to practice handling
potentially dangerous emergency situations,
vehicle malfunctions and specific manoeuvres.
A further advantage to using simulation is
the ability to change and control environmental
effects. XPI Simulation software has specialist
lighting techniques and particle effects to
generate different scenarios, time of day and
weather conditions that affect driving such
as snow, fog and low level sunlight.
Car
driving simulator
A
screenshot showing specialist lighting techniques. Click
on an image to enlarge
Driving
training through an urban scene is one of the most demanding
simulation applications owing to the high overdraw demands
at high update rates. Obtaining believability requires a
sufficiently detailed scene, a flicker-free, constant update
rate, high enough image resolution to assess distances and
speed, and 24 sub-pixel anti-aliasing to prevent pixel flashing
or crawling outlines.
The
stability of the image is particularly important in driver
simulation for speed estimation. When driving a vehicle you
need to be able to judge your own speed in comparison to
other road users in order to drive in a normal manner. For
example in car driver training, overtaking and crossing traffic
lanes requires speed judgement, which is impossible to do
if the image is jerky and the anti-aliasing poor.
To
avoid these problems requires specialist hardware and software
techniques. By using XPI Simulation’s Fabriano XL IG
range, stable images in the database can be obtained rather
than the jerky images often seen in games. XPI Simulation
products easily handle high performance specs and deliver
an outstanding image quality solution.
XPI
Simulation software also offers spherical and cylindrical
warping including edge blending for multiple channels. With
a wrap around curved screen, the user has one large, panoramic
view and benefits from a fully immersive environment.
For
further realism, we can incorporate the mechanics to include
force feedback from the driving controls to match the visuals.
We also make use of intelligent traffic flow using individual
artificially intelligent cars.
A
screenshot showing level of detail and artificially intelligent
traffic
XPI
Simulation has been involved in a number of confidential
projects for training speciality vehicles where the issue
of latency is absolutely crucial, even more so than for fast
jet applications.
The
company has also recently delivered a unique custom made
car driving simulator specially designed to be mobile in
order to be used as a marketing tool at tradeshows throughout
the UK. Together with the company Ballracing, XPI Simulation
specially designed the mobile car driver simulator for one
of the largest British motoring schools. The simulator is
based in South East England but will be used as a promotional
tool by the motoring school at locations throughout the UK.
Images
of the Benson School of Motoring Simulator
For further information contact: sales
@xpisimulation.com
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