Presagis - Software Solutions for Embedded Display Graphics and Custom Simulations

Presagis is a world leader in Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) modelling, simulation and embedded-display graphics software. It is the creator of the first unified COTS modelling and simulation software portfolio for the global aerospace and defence markets. The company's software suite includes:

• Embedded display graphics and HMI (VAPS, VAPS XT, VAPS and QCG)
• Simulation (AI.implant, S-Mission, STAGE Scenario)
• Visualisation (Vega Prime, Lyra)
• Content creation (Terra Vista™, creator)

Presagis is also the steward of visual simulation industry standards, including OpenFlight® and TerraPage™.

HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI) MODELLING

The VAPS software tools suite sets the standard for the rapid development of interactive, real-time embedded cockpit displays. VAPS is the right choice for business and mission-critical applications involving the creation of dynamic graphical HMIs for complex applications, including primary flight displays, multifunctional displays, tactical displays and 2-D moving-map displays.

Employing VAPS allows developers to dramatically reduce risks by ensuring continuity across the lifespan of their programme. From prototyping to deployment and from after-market training to certification, the VAPS tools suite offers a complete end-to-end solution.

VAPS XT HMI DESIGN SOFTWARE

The next generation software tool for rapidly developing dynamic interactive real-time graphical HMIs, VAPS XT features a powerful drag-and-drop interface for the creation of embedded aviation HMI applications. VAPS is the only HMI design software deployed in actual aircraft flying today.

SIMULATION – STAGE SCENARIO

STAGE Scenario allows non-programmers to build a tactical database and then simulate dynamic, interactive, complex and real-time tactical or operational environments, called scenarios. These environments can contain individual platforms, including air, ground or sea vehicles.

STAGE FLIGHTSIM / HELISIM FLIGHT MODEL

STAGE Flightsim / Helisim is the industry standard software solution for creating high-fidelity physics-based fixed / rotary wing flight dynamic models. From building and evaluating simulators, training equipment and cockpits to developing part-task trainers, Flightsim / Helisim is the ideal framework for the creation of flight simulation applications.

VISUALISATION – VEGA PRIME

Vega Prime, with its cross-platform, scalable environment, is the most productive COTS toolkit for real-time 3-D application development and deployment. Providing the only framework needed to rapidly configure, create and deploy advanced simulation applications, Vega Prime is the optimal end-to-end solution.

SENSOR PRIME™ SENSOR SIMULATION SUITE

The Sensor Prime module suite delivers the necessary functionality, within the Vega Prime framework, for rapidly developing and deploying mathematically accurate physics-based sensor simulation and effects.

LYRA IMAGE GENERATOR

Lyra is a COTS image generator application delivering 60Hz performance that requires no additional programming and includes everything needed for immediate use.

Developed from the Vega Prime real-time 3-D development environment, Lyra operates on multiple hardware / operating system platforms and utilises two host simulation interfaces, CIGI and FlightICD, to maximise compatibility with existing simulators. In addition, the GUI configuration tools in this ready-to-use application provide quick and easy configuration and deployment.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS – OPENFLIGHT 3-D FILE FORMAT

Developed and maintained by Presagis, OpenFlight is a real-time 3-D file format for storing and editing the visual elements critical for synthetic environments and for entity display and interaction.

METAFLIGHT™ 3-D SCENE DESCRIPTION

MetaFlight is a real-time 3-D scene description that supports the structure of databases for efficient runtime loading, paging and configuration management.

TERRAPAGE FILE FORMAT

Created by the Terra Vista software product from Presagis, TerraPage is a file format that supports paging for terrain databases and textures during runtime.

ABOUT PRESAGIS

An independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of CAE, Presagis is built on a combined legacy of innovation and service, delivering superior customer value through rapid technology advancement. Headquartered in Montreal, Presagis has offices and distributors throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company services more than 1,000 active customers worldwide, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, BAE Systems and CAE.