Presagis, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation and embedded display graphics software for the aerospace and defense industry, announced that AgustaWestland has selected Presagis STAGE Scenario to drive the interactive simulation capabilities of its new helicopter demonstrator. The demonstrator, which was showcased at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) on November 26-29, 2007, combines simulations of AgustaWestland's two new helicopter designs.

"STAGE Scenario is an agile, interoperable solution that enables us to quickly set up interactive scenarios for our training simulations," said Nigel Osborne, Technology Development Manager, AgustaWestland. "By creating rich, stimulating environments we are able to demonstrate the latest generation of aircrew interfaces and the potential to repurpose existing helicopter simulations to support procedural and tactical training in a reconfigurable and transportable package."

The use of STAGE Scenario in the demonstrator extends a 12-year relationship between the companies to deliver interactive environments for Human/Machine Interface evaluation and training. The demonstrator combines two simulators used to support the development of Future Lynx and AW101 helicopters. AgustaWestland is in the process of designing the next generation of both air vehicles, which are used by the United Kingdom Armed Forces and Royal Navy. STAGE Scenario delivers air, ground, and sea vehicle simulations for the pilots to interact with during training, enabling AgustaWestland to develop interfaces, procedures and assess the vehicle's various systems.

"Interoperable, out-of-the-box solutions enable organizations to set up simulations quickly and with great flexibility," said Patrice Commune, President, Presagis. "Presagis is looking forward to seeing the AgustaWestland Mission Support demonstrator in action and working with AgustaWestland to deliver new, customizable features for its next-generation aircraft simulations."

Presagis is a world leader in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded display graphics software, and creator of the first unified COTS modeling and simulation software portfolio for the global aerospace and defense markets. EDS Technologies, the value added reseller of Presagis in India delivers superior customer value with 12 years of experience in working with Aerospace and Military Segments.

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