Virtual Reality Media, a.s. (VRM) is a private company engaged in design, development, and production of state of the art simulators and training systems. VRM was established in 1992 as a computer hardware and software integrator. In 1995 the company adopted a proactive business strategy focused on R&D, production, and sales of simulation technologies. This effort resulted into the first contract awarded in 1995 to VRM by the Ministry of Defense of the Slovak Republic for delivery of MiG-29 fighter aircraft Full Mission Simulator.
At present, VRM employs some 80 highly skilled employees enabling the company to provide high quality products and services to its customers worldwide. The company features a wide range of in-house capabilities including software and hardware engineering, production, and system integration.
VRM is committed to design, produce, and deliver its products tailored to specific customer requirements in accordance with ISO Quality Management System. In addition, for commercial projects, the company observes all relevant JAA/EASA (Joint Aviation Authorities/European Aviation Safety Agency) standards. State of the art technologies, subsystems, and components are utilized throughout the company’s development and production processes to provide customers with the most advanced and sophisticated products including qualified training, maintenance, and product life-cycle support.
Research and Development Activities:
– development of electronic and electro-mechanical hardware for:
- motion platforms
- vibrating systems
- cockpit/vehicle cabin instrument controls
- control loading systems
– development of software for:
- image generators
- hardware drivers
- flight/drive dynamics models
- graphical user interface (GUI) for instructor operating station (IOS)
- computer based training (CBT)
Product Portfolio:
1. Military Simulators and Training Systems:
– Fixed wing aircraft simulators: MiG-29; MiG-21; SU-22; SU-25; and L-39
– Rotary wing aircraft simulators: Mi-17; Mi-171
– Anti-aircraft missiles systems simulators: S-10; S-2; and IGLA
– Ground vehicles simulators: T-72 Tank; BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
– Multimedia Training Rooms & Computer Based Training (CBT): MiG-29
2. Civil Aircraft Simulators (built to JAR standards):
– Business jests: CESSNA Citation line FNPT ; FNPT II MCC ; FTD trainers; and FFS Level A, B, C, and D
– Single engine propeller aircraft simulators: Zlin-242 FNPT II trainer; and Zlin-143
3. Subsystems and Software Modules:
– 6 Degree of Freedom Hydraulic Motion Platforms – payloads ranging from 1.5 to 12 tons
– Electric Control Loading Systems and Vibrating Platforms
– Power Vision Image Generator software and Immax Image Generator hardware
– Display systems ranging from single-channel flat screen to multi-channel DOME-mounted
Other services provided by the company:
– 3D modeling of a variety of objects including buildings, vehicles, aircraft, ships, etc. to be implemented into various simulated scenarios;
– Terrain database modeling utilizing real digital terrain data, satellite and/or aerial photos;
– Implementation of DIS /HLA protocols to interconnect various simulators into a single network enabling joint tactical and combat training of different capabilities;
– Upgrade and relocation of existing third party simulators including Glass Cockpit conversion and Night Vision Goggles (NVG) compatibility.
