Success Stories

DiSTI's Technology Ensures Training Continuity for U.S. Navy's LCAC.
DiSTI’s Technology Ensures Training Continuity for U.S. Navy’s LCAC
Prime Contractor: Universal Systems & Technology, Inc.(UNITECH)
Government Client: NAVAIR Orlando
End System: US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC)
Engagement Overview: Create high-fidelity, photo realistic 3D, training aids for craft operators and maintainers to support transitioning to the Navy’s Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for the LCAC.
Challenge: Little Creek had to provide training continuity while the training devices were being upgraded; simulations developed for the training aids had to be reusable for future simulators as well as the maintenance trainer courseware to achieve a strong ROI; the LCAC environment was complex and required state-of-the-art simulations and a high degree of realism.
Solutions: DiSTI’s program management and systems engineering services, using its GL Studio software suite as the development tool
Results:
  • Unparalleled realism
  • Significant cost savings due to reusable software objects for operator trainers and future maintenance courseware
  • Zero training downtime for Norfolk military personnel
  • Leverages clients’ existing investment in training aids and development tools by extending the life of the simulations

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- DiSTI Uses GL Studio to Create First Fielded 3D Virtual Environment for Navy's F/A-18 Maintenance Trainer.
Approaching Reality—DiSTI Uses GL Studio to Create First Fielded 3D Virtual Environment for
Navy’s F/A-18 Maintenance Trainer
Prime Contractor: American Systems Corporation (ASC)
Government Client: U.S. Navy, NAS Oceana, Virginia and NAS at Lemoore, California
End System: F/A-18 Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer
Engagement Overview: Create high-fidelity, photo realistic 3D, objects for the Navy’s F/A-18 Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer (SAMT)
Challenge: The Navy needed to increase training throughput to ensure annual training goals were met; content had to be highly immersive to fully replicate behaviors of the actual craft
Solutions: DiSTI’s program management and systems engineering services, using its GL Studio software suite as the development tool
Results:
  • Unparalleled realism, immersion and situational awareness
  • Significant cost savings due to reduced reliance on hardware devices and physical consumables
  • Higher retention rates reduced classroom time, driving higher training throughput levels
  • Leverages clients’ existing investment in training aids and development tools by extending the life of the simulations

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GL Studio Software Becomes the Next Generation Standard for the Army's AVCATT
GL Studio Software Becomes the Next Generation Standard for the Army’s AVCATT
Prime Contractor: L-3 Communications
Government Client: U.S. Army PEO-STRI
End System: Aircraft Display Re-Architecture Program for the AVCATT (Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer)
Engagement Overview: Develop reconfigurable cockpit interfaces consisting of more than 60 instruments for five helicopter platforms, complete with high resolution imagery to provide soldiers with a more realistic training experience than currently installed.
Challenge: Incumbent’s displays did not deliver the high fidelity and performance needed to accurately portray real environmental conditions; required rapid development of new instrumentation to meet increased demands on training throughput and quality.
Solutions: DiSTI’s program management and systems engineering services, using its GL Studio software suite as the development tool
Results:
  • Development time: five cockpits in 2 months using GL Studio
  • Unparalleled realism and immersion
  • Significant cost savings due to reusable software objects across all five aircraft platforms
  • Reduced negative training cues, providing better training
  • Upgraded instruments seamlessly integrated with prime contractor's simulators

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