Antycip Simulation, a subsidiary of Singapore’s ST Electronics (Training and Simulation Systems) Pte. Ltd., chose ITEC to launch MyModels, a highly configurable high-fidelity modeling tool kit (MTK). The software allows for the rapid creation of high fidelity, modular, physics-based computer-generated forces (CGF) with realistic behavior.

MyModels is a plug-and-play product designed to work with VR-Forces, the integrated simulation tool kit from sister company MäK Technologies that is in increasingly widespread use, and can be easily integrated with other CGF software. The first MTK of the MyModels family covers fixed-wing fighters, which can be configured to generate high-fidelity models for a range of fast-jet combat aircraft including the Lockheed Martin F-16, Boeing F/A-18, Dassault Mirage 2000, Eurofighter Typhoon and Mikoyan MiG-29, among others. Future modules are planned for modeling unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircraft, armored vehicles, air defense, warships, submarines, dismounted infantry, guided weapons and electronic warfare platforms and systems.

MyModels MTKs support dynamic modeling change, allowing modelers to enhance an existing model, regenerate and plug the model direct into the virtual world without stopping the simulation. The greatest advantage of the software, according to Antycip, is the reduction of the extent to which modeling work can distract developers from applications development.

“Our aim is to help [our customers] increase the fidelity of their simulations, reduce their schedule and decrease their development costs,” said Michel Pronier, chief executive of Antycip.

Pre-loaded samples, pre-validated algorithms and other computation functions greatly reduce model creation and maintenance time.

Coupled with a large array of configurable parameters — typically more than 200 for a single model — this allows developers to design and create realistic models rapidly. A range of additional customization and support services provide clients with an on-demand reservoir of experience and functionality for physics-based modeling, resulting in an ability, for example, to rapidly model an infantry battalion river crossing scenario using the Behavior Authoring MTK.