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  • AV-L29 Deflin Jets
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The Iowa Technology Institute has a long history of supporting defense simulation and training technologies. From research and development projects to delivery of turnkey simulators, we offer the most advanced simulation and simulator technologies. Our defense simulation technology has proven to reduce cost and time by up to 33% in design, testing, fielding, and training.

Photo of pilot in cargo aircraft simulator

Cargo Aircraft Simulator

The Cargo Aircraft Simulator provides cost-effective training using a ground simulator with the most advanced avionics.

Pilot in Joint Strike Fighter Simulator

Joint Strike Fighter Simulator

The Joint Strike Fighter Simulator is an effective system for pilot training.

Photo of Delfin L-29 in the air

AV-L29 Delfin Jets

The Operator Performance Laboratory's two AV-L29 Delfin jets are instrumented for human-in-the-loop simulation.

Photo of the MI-2 Hoplite

Mi-2 Turbine Helicopters

The Operator Performance Laboratory's two Mi-2 turbine helicopters are instrumented for human-in-the-loop simulation.

Photo of the AMG Model 997 HMMWV

AMG Model 997 HMMWV

The Operator Performance Laboratory's AMG Model 997 HMMWV is instrumented for human-in-the-loop simulation.

Screenshot from GrutSim simulation tool

GruntSim

GruntSim is a biomechanics and physiology simulation tool for the study of load carriage by military personnel.

Santos working on a HMMWV

Santos: The Virtual Human

Santos is a digital human modeling and simulation environment developed by the Virtual Soldier Research program. 

Military personnel seated at computers

Squadron Scenario Training

Using the Santos scenario building and re-playing capabilities, this system of networked computers allows for visual training of squadron-level warfighters on various strategies.

Soldier wearing virtual reality headset

Virtual Reality for Design and Assessment

Using state-of-the-art virtual reality software and hardware, this system provides individual training capabilities for the soldier.

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Virtual Reality for Maintenance

Virtual reality 3D visualization is used to familiarize military personnel with equipment. 

Photo of military truck and simulator

Military Truck Driving Simulator

This a sophisticated, realistic simulator for training purposes. Several vehicles and various scenarios can be simulated.

Illustration of LVC concept

Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Training

LVC is an integration concept that incorporates live, virtual, and constructive elements into a single environment to leverage the best of each domain to minimize logistics and maximize training effectiveness. 

CATS in Flight

Cognitive Avionics Tool Set (CATS)

CATS is a hardware and software framework developed by the Operator Performance Laboratory to assist developers of cognitive systems.

Depiction of QTEA

Quality of Training Effectiveness Assessment (QTEA)

QTEA is a tool that flight simulator designers can use to determine the optimal level of fidelity in a virtual environment.

Photo of workstation used in SKATE

Skill Appropriate Training Environment (SKATE)

SKATE quantifies skill levels, generates training scenarios, and provides a continuous skill-level assessment of disparately skilled trainees, teams, and units in a joint training exercise while maintaining the integrity and realism of the mission.

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