Barco iCon H600, SIM 5Plus Brochure

Distributed Mission Operation

Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) is revolutionizing the way the armed forces train by
implementing a "train the way we fight" philosophy. It’s a network-centric approach that
seamlessly integrates fighting assets into a synthetic operating environment.

Barco presents this year’s I/ITSEC attendees with a first-hand demonstration of its
revolutionary DMO display solution for military training and unveils new and exciting display
system technologies for other simulation applications.

This guide provides an inside look at what you’ll find at Barco booth 1101. From DMO to
NVGView projection to network-centric visualization, we’ll show you why Barco systems
enhance visualization, improve performance, and maximize simulation training effectiveness.

Network-centric operation

NVGView projection solution

VCAD: Homeland security

I/ITSEC 2004

Barco System Solutions

U.S. Air Force photo by tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen

NVGVIEW™ projection

The stimulation of NVG
devices and accurate
display of night vision
effects are critical to NVG
simulation training. Barco's
NVGVIEW system add-on
enables users wearing NVG
devices to see bright,
properly defined targets
and images for true training

scenario accuracy and realism. Barco’s NVGV

IEW can be used

in firearms training, flight simulation, reconnaissance
simulation, forward observer, and a wide variety of other
mission essential applications.

New: BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS

Barco proudly introduces
its new SIM 5plus
network-centric, dual
lamp, single-chip DLP™
projector. Integrating
Barco’s unique WARP 6™
geometry correction technology and an impressive range of
dedicated simulation functionalities ensures that the units will
operate together seamlessly in a display system: D

YNACOLOR,

Constant Light Output (CLO), Optical Soft Edge Matching
(OSEM) and Extended Contrast Ratio (ECR) capability.

The native SXGA+ resolution (1400 x 1050 pixels) of Barco’s
new SIM 5

PLUS delivers the visual fidelity needed for optimal

target details and training accuracy, while picture in picture
display enlarges the capabilities for briefing and debriefing.

The compact form factor and the wide range of on- and off­axis-capable lenses, makes the SIM 5

PLUS easy to integrate in

a large variety of positions. A wide range of high-bandwidth
analog and digital inputs offers versatile connection facilities,
while a built-in processor and memory and a high speed
network connection facilitates centralized simulator
management and lightning-fast cross-system remote control.
The integration of Barco’s unique WARP 6™ with bi-cubic
interpolation inside the projector reduces overall system MTBF.

New Barco technology on display

New: Barco ICON™ H600

The native 1920 x 1080 HDTV
resolution and 16:9 wide aspect ratio
plus versatile windowing allows the

ICON to

display multiple sources in full detail on just one
screen, making the projector an ideal solution for
collaborative analysis, decision-making and sniper weapon
training.

This remarkable 6,000 ANSI lumen LCD projector is equipped
with a powerful integrated display server, which can be easily
adapted to the user’s network infrastructure, enabling instant,
collaborative meetings between remote meeting sites. Control
over a projector can be passed instantly over a LAN to any
meeting location. A complete fleet of projectors can be fully
managed and monitored over the network from the central
IT/AV service.

New:

IWALL™

Barco’s new IWALL
system delivers ultra­high resolution for
visualizing complex
data. This innovative
tiled and blended
display technology
delivers more seamless
pixels than any solution
on the market today,
offering a wall resolution of 2400 x 2000 to greater than 10000
x 5000 pixels. The

IWALL offers unlimited display capabilities,

and it is scalable to the demands of any application.

VCAD™

Virtual Collaboration, Analysis & Decision system

The VCAD is the world’s first integrated software and
hardware visualization solution for Homeland and National
Security. This powerful tool analyzes large, complex data sets
and graphically renders key relationships in stereo 3D so you
can identify threats, perform group analysis and evaluation,
collaborate from multiple locations, and interact with multi­faceted data in "real time".

Stop by SGI’s booth to see a live demonstration of the VCAD.

All-in-one network-centric debriefing station

Analysis of high-resolution satellite pictures

Barco SEER™ mini-dome

The SEER mini-dome system is
Barco's solution for the ultimate in
immersive simulation training. It is a
compact and flexible visualization
solution that consists of a custom
240°/270° spherical dome structure,
multi-channel projection system,
sophisticated alignment and control
tools, and dedicated peripheral
devices.

The Barco SEER mini-dome system
provides constant eye relief over the
entire spherical surface and optimizes
out-of-window scenes. The spherical
shape maintains a constant distance
between the user’s eye and the
projected simulation, preventing the
user’s eyes from having to adjust to
geometric changes in the surface area.

Barco’s SEER mini-dome is currently used by the
U.S. Air Force and other simulation facilities for
military flight training applications.

Distributed Mission Operation

Barco’s DMO solution links combat

and support simulators with other

command and control systems to

provide a continuous, up-to-date

picture of the battlefield. It allows

airborne, ground, maritime, and

unmanned assets to train as a team

from remote locations while

interacting in real time.

Barco’s DMO solution can be

configured with a wide range of

Barco display system technology,

such as the SEER™ mini-dome,

HALO™ rear-projected system,

ICOMMAND™ large-screen display

solution, and DIGITAL SCRIBE™ image

record/playback system, to meet

your mission training center needs.

The Barco DMO solution is also

scalable to accommodate specific

space requirements and budget.

Whether you need a single system at

a single facility, or several systems at

multiple facilities, Barco has your

DMO solution.

The SEER also creates a seamless
projection surface and offers greater
continuous visual range. Pixel size is
uniform from front to top channels.
Users experience full-immersive training
at a level not previously possible. The
projection technology is optimized for
matching color, brightness, gray scale,
and other visual parameters.

The Barco SEER mini-dome has a small footprint
and low height profile to maximize training space.
It can operate as a discrete system or networked
with other mini-domes for grouped fighting
applications to increase training effectiveness.

Digital Scribe for briefing/debriefing

Barco’s DIGITAL SCRIBE is a digital image recording system
that can be used for briefing and debriefing applications.

Through a unique set of compression techniques for effective
recording of RGB outputs, stored images of a mission can be
played back for later review and analysis.
The D

IGITAL SCRIBE workstation contains a PCI form factor

graphics recorder board that converts RGB data combined
with radar and video into a compressed digital stream of
data. The compression algorithm, developed by Barco, is
downward compatible with the MPEG2 standard.

Barco iCommand™

Barco’s ICOMMAND is a large-screen, multi-source and multi-
sensor display solution. In Barco’s DMO solution, it
provides a "god’s eye" view of the entire military training
operation.

ICOMMAND

features the latest image and data acquisition and

processing technologies to increase information superiority in

The DIGITAL SCRIBE is available in a
stand-alone 19" rack-mount chassis or
as a single-slot PCI board to be
integrated into an existing system.

Command & Control Centers. This solution provides the
Defense community with a network-centric visualization
platform that integrates information from various different
sensors and sources.

ICOMMAND is used in operational, tactical,

and strategic Command & Control Centers.

Central to Barco’s DMO solution is its
powerful multi-system control and
automated alignment tools.

The Barco xRACU™ allows you to

operate, calibrate, configure, and
diagnose multiple display systems
using any mix of Barco projectors (CRT,
LCD or DLP™) from a single hand-held
controller. The Barco xRACU gives you
the power to effectively control
multiple simulation centers.

The Barco A

UTOALIGN™ is an automated

alignment tool that enables you to
quickly and easily setup and maintain a
multiple projector system with minimal
user intervention.

Network-Centric Operations

Barco simulation display systems are
linked through high-speed
communication equipment,
providing real-time battle
environments for warfighters.

Network technology allows more and
richer visual content to be centralized
with higher quality levels from any
remote location. Sharing and
exchanging visual content between
mission training centers, an ever­increasing demand, is now possible.
Barco’s simulation display systems have
direct network connectivity and deliver
optimal end-to-end digital access to all
networked visual information.

HALO™ rear-projected,
continuous view display
system

Barco’s new HALO system is a simple
and cost-effective immersive display
that's designed to improve military
training performance.

This solution is powered by a Barco
projection system that projects training
content onto a unique cylindrical, rear­projection screen, creating a
continuous field-of-view. The multi­channel, edge-blended display system
eliminates distracting shadows
produced in front-projected display
systems, as well as view-interrupting
bezels typically found in LCD panel
systems. Barco projection technology is
optimized for matching color,
brightness, grayscale, and other visual
parameters to maximize the simulation
experience.

HALO is a result of Barco’s collaboration with the
military to improve training performance and
increase the military’s effectiveness.

In addition to DMO, Barco SEER mini­dome and HALO systems are suited
for a wide range of applications such
as:

• Threat station

• Player station

• Air-to-air/air-to-ground combat

• Fast jet, vehicle, or boat

• Pilot-in-the-loop

• e-Dome replacement

• Forward observer

• Single driver

• Helmet-mount display replacement

• Research

System Tools

xRACU

A

UTOALIGN

Barco Simulation

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Ref.no. R599822 November 2004

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However any individual item is subject to change without any notice.
The latest version of this product sheet can be found on www.simulation.barco.com.

SEER, HALO, iCommand, Digital Scribe, xRACU, AutoAlign, BarcoReality SIM 5plus, iCon H600, iWall, VCAD, WARP 6, Constant Light
Output (CLO), Optical Soft Edge Matching (OSEM) and Extended Contrast Ratio (ECR) are trademarks of Barco.
DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
Other, non-Barco product names appearing in this brochure are trademarks/registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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