SBIR-STTR Award

Lightweight Containerized B-1B Virtual Reality Aircrew Training Device
Award last edited on: 9/13/2022

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$1,000,001
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF203-DCSO2
Principal Investigator
Benjamin Cash

Company Information

Aero Simulation Inc

8720 E Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
   (813) 498-1182
   sales@aerosimulation.com
   www.aerosimulation.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 15
County: Hillsborough

Phase I

Contract Number: N/A
Start Date: 12/17/2020    Completed: 3/17/2022
Phase I year
2021
Phase I Amount
$1
Direct to Phase II

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8621-21-C-0057
Start Date: 12/17/2020    Completed: 3/17/2022
Phase II year
2021
Phase II Amount
$1,000,000
United States Air Force pilot training is operating on largely the same architectures and philosophies developed decades ago. The B-1 Training System is a legacy design that is expensive to sustain as the aircraft progresses through regular upgrades. Recent attempts to modernize training have exhibited mixed results due to the limitations of some Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components and ad-hoc approaches. Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI), has developed a lightweight, containerized Virtual Reality Aircrew Training Device (VRATD) using internal Research and Development (R&D) funds that can extend to the B-1. This device combines cutting-edge COTS gaming hardware and software with the highest fidelity Weapon System software to create an innovative and cost-effective immersive training device for B-1 pilots. The lightweight, containerized B-1 VRATD will have the following features: -High resolution VR Headset -Advanced hand tracking with haptic feedback -B-1 specific Cursor Controller -Gaming Engine Out-The-Window (OTW) visuals and cockpit -Actual aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) -Weapon System Trainer (WST) high-fidelity host -High-fidelity B-1 specific aerodynamic and engine modelling -Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) gateway for DMO -Easy operation and control through single control interface -Open Source Instructor Operating Station (IOS) available within the VR headset -Cybersecure for receiving an ATO or ATC