OpenSkies Virtual Environment Training System

by Cybernet Systems Corporation

Corporate and Product Background

Cybernet Systems Corporation

Cybernet Systems is a technology research and development company focused on creating and commercializing innovative, high quality, leading-edge solutions in the networking, wireless, robotics, electromechanical and PC hardware/software arenas. Established in 1988, the company has worked extensively on R&D projects with various branches of the U.S. Government, as well as commercial entities such as Ford Motor Company and the A.I. du Pont Institute. Most recently, Cybernet invented and helped commercialize force-feedback technology for use in game controllers. Cybernet has recently released its NetMAX™ suite of thin server/Internet appliance software and is releasing the OpenSkies Virtual Environment Simulation and Training Software at the I/ITSEC 99 conference in Orlando, FL.

OpenSkies Virtual Environment Simulation and Training Software

The OpenSkies Training System was designed for Government training and is the only low cost PC-based system which incorporates trainee performance measurement capability. This capability was developed for the Navy using 20 years of University and Naval research in event-based performance measurement. It is customizable for any type of training and can be used for training instructors as well as students. The performance subsystem provides a recorded measurement capability that can allow for trend analysis over many different groups of students and instructors. This capability is unequaled by any other simulation product.

Cybernet's OpenSkies incorporates the best elements from the consumer PC gaming space and the Government distributed simulation space including:

• Expansion of the system by adding of new models and simulations.
• Support of advanced and new wave input/output modalities such as force feedback, audio network chat, eye tracking, object.
• Support for integration of data collection from both simulation objects and physcal objects (either in field training or from within an immersive environment).
• OpenSkies supports Government mandated standards (HLA, SEDRIS, DLG, DTED/DEM), multiple pilot-copilot, instructor-trainee cockpits, multiple projectors, network chat, and AI event-driven scenarios.

The OpenSkies performance measurement were developed on based on the Navy's TARGET system.

Cybernet and OpenSkies Frequently Asked Questions

Overview

Q - Who is Cybernet?

A - Cybernet Systems is a technology research and development company focused on creating and commercializing innovative, high quality, leading-edge solutions in the networking, wireless, robotics, electromechanical and PC hardware/software arenas. Established in 1988, the company has worked extensively on R&D projects with various branches of the U.S. Government, as well as commercial customers including as Ford Motor Company and the A.I. du Pont Institute Cybernet invented and commercialized force-feedback technology for use in game controllers, through its partnership with Immersion Corporation of San Jose, CA. Cybernet has introduced its NetMAX™ suite of thin server/Internet appliance software to retail and on-line reseller channels and is releasing the OpenSkies Virtual Environment Simulation and training software at the I/ITSEC 99 conference in Orlando, FL.

Q - What is OpenSkies?

A - The OpenSkies Training System provides an interactive development system to train both students and instructors in a Virtual Reality Environment for any type of simulation. Many simulators have the capability to familiarize the student with simulations of the actual instruments and a few have the capability to create scripts for mission play. OpenSkies is the only one to have so closely integrated the analysis and performance measurement capabilities directly within the simulation software.

Q - Why do I need it?

A - OpenSkies is based on the training methodologies developed at STRICOM and the Naval Research Labs for actual Navy training. OpenSkies was created with the following key ideas behind it:

• To improve the student's performance beyond current training program capabilities.
• To provide a measurable performance standard.
• To provide the fast, simple creation of new training courses.
• To provide a low cost solution to training on complex, expensive equipment.

Q - How will this system improve the students performance?

A - This system will draw better performance out of the student by:

• Providing for a more quantitative approach to performance measurement.
• Providing a more structured environment for teaching instructors.
• Showing students exactly where their deficiencies exist and allowing them to concentrate on those items.
• Providing an interface for creating personalized scenarios to address a student's particular weaknesses.
• Ensuring that the student meets a specific level of overall performance or performance in particular areas.

Cybernet Systems Corporation is located at 727 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 and can be reached by phone at 734-668-2567. More information about the company is available at www.cybernet.com and information about OpenSkies is available at www.openskies.net.