VT MÄK Builds DDS-Based After Action Review Server for Meggitt Training Systems' Next Generation Live Fire Target Systems

Development of Meggitt's After Action Review Server Simplified through DDS

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

VT MÄK, (MÄK), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Meggitt Training Systems has selected MÄK to develop a Data Distribution Service (DDS) based After Action Review (AAR) Server for Meggitt's next generation live fire (NGLF) target systems. Using DDS as the networking protocol, MÄK is developing record and replay capabilities for the system.

Live fire training systems are used to execute realistic scenarios with live ammunition in a simulated environment. The AAR server is an important subsystem that provides feedback on trainee performance. The AAR system will record all the range events communicated via DDS, store them in a SQL database for playback, and assist in analyzing the data to provide training results. Server functionality will enable recording of the DDS data stream, as well as DDS playback/annotation abilities.

DDS is networking middleware is commonly used in embedded systems. It implements a publish/subscribe model for sending and receiving data, events, and commands among the nodes that produce information in the simulation. These nodes, also known as publishers, create 'topics' (e.g., temperature, location, pressure) and publish ‘samples'. DDS takes care of delivering the sample to all subscribers that declare an interest in that topic.

“We are pleased that MÄK has partnered with us to support the innovative capabilities that our next generation live fire target system delivers to the industry. This partnership underpins our mutual commitment to range modernization and the development of future technologies to sustain superior training solutions.”
~ Ronald VADAS,
President, Meggitt Training Systems

“As Live, Virtual, Constructive simulation technologies, C4ISR components, and operation combat systems all merge into the same technology base, it was only natural for MÄK to apply our world-class interoperability expertise to the operational DDS space. We are delighted to have been recognized by Meggitt as the right partner to develop this turnkey subsystem.”
~Warren KATZ
Chief Executive Officer, VT MÄK

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Meggitt Training Systems, makers of FATS® and Caswell technologies, a Meggitt company, is the leading supplier of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training systems, unmanned land and sea vehicles, aerial targets and electronic scoring systems. Following the acquisition of FATS virtual training systems and Caswell International's live-fire ranges and services, Meggitt Training Systems has continued to grow its capabilities based on the legacy of these two key capabilities. Over 10,000 Meggitt live-fire ranges and 5,200 virtual systems are fielded internationally, providing judgmental, situational awareness and marksmanship training to armed forces, law enforcement and security organizations.Meggitt Training Systems employs more than 400 people at its headquarters in Atlanta and at facilities in Orlando, Canada, the UK, Netherlands, UAE, Australia and Singapore. It can deploy service personnel anywhere in the world for instructor training, system installation and maintenance.

VT MÄK helps customers deliver simulation systems. Leveraging a strong foundation of COTS software products and custom developed system components, MÄK works with customers to build and populate compelling 3D simulated environments in which users train, plan, analyze, experiment, prototype, and demonstrate. MÄK's primary users are in the aerospace and defense industry, yet the company's products and services can be used anywhere modeling and simulation is needed. Thousands of customers worldwide use MÄK products, including the world's ten largest defense contractors. VT MÄK is a company of VT Systems. Please visit http://www.mak.com.

VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.

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