In 2012, as part of the high-quality education and research at Technical University of Munich (TUM), the Rotorcraft Simulation Environment (ROSIE) was designed and constructed for Pilot-In-The-Loop simulation of flights close to ground and in obstacle proximity. Such simulations require a highly realistic simulation of terrain and environment, which means high-fidelity external views are of utmost importance.
The BO 105 simulator was originally equipped with 6 Barco F22 WUXGA projectors, achieving a large field of view of 200 degrees horizontal and +30/-50 degree vertical on a spherical display from project: syntropy. In line with the major technology shift that has happened over the past few years in resolution and pixel quality, the system was now ready to take the next step in boosting its helicopter simulator offering to a new high-resolution standard.
A highly realistic simulated environment
Commissioned by ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, system integrator project: syntropy upgraded the rotorcraft simulator with the latest powerful simulation projection solution, the FL40 4K projectors from Barco, auto aligned and calibrated to a seamless, uniform image using the ProjectionTools-Update from domeprojection.com.
“Reproducing an environment so close to reality requires cutting-edge technology on all levels”, says Harald Haß at ESG. “Choosing the right partners to get the job done is crucial. project: syntropy, Barco and domeprojection.com always deliver to the highest standard, and we’re really pleased with the result achieved with this upgrade.”
Education that stays cutting-edge
High-quality engineering education has been central for the Institute since its foundation in 2010 when the company Eurocopter, now Airbus Helicopters, invested in the unique and close collaboration of academic education, basic research and applied engineering at TUM. “project: syntropy sees the importance of providing educational institutes with professional tools and equipment for research, preparing students for work in similar environments following their studies, and we are delighted to be asked to bring our initially delivered system up to current technologies” says Christoph Bode CTO at project: syntropy.
“We are very pleased with the result of this upgrade. The sheer detail achieved in the image with the Barco projectors is second to none and provides the rotorcraft simulator with exceptional image fidelity”, says Tim Mehling PhD Candidate at TUM.
“Staying in sync with the technology developments happening in a fast-paced environment is important to us in order to provide the best possible education, research, and training offering out there in our field”, concludes Professor at TUM Manfred Hajek.
