SPEED
Day, Night, Dusk, Dawn - or any time in between - RASTER xT operates at 60 HZ
Update and Refresh rate - regardless of how many polygons or light points are
being displayed in each channel.

OS
RASTER xT runs on Windows 2XP Pro Operating Systems

CAPACITY
RASTER xT utilizes the maximum capacity of today’s highest performance
graphics cards and system CPUs. RASTER xT’s texture paging system takes full
advantage of the high-bandwidth PCI Express interface to texture memory. By
utilizing today’s PC technology, system Memory and Disk Space are not
limitations. Due to RASTER’s hardware and software architecture, an unlimited
number of Channels are supported.

CONTROL
RASTER xT uses a simple ASCII text file to configure all tunable parameters of
the system. The configuration file is fully commented and easy to change and
manage. All installations include a visual file comparison utility to manage
changes and upgrades.

INTEGRATION
RASTER xT has a simple and direct UDP interface allows maximum control over the
run-time. Interfacing via Ethernet can be accomplished in a matter of hours
instead of weeks like other systems. A complete ICD and C++ example source code
are provided. Other interfaces such as HSD and DR11W are available.

PERFORMANCE TUNING
RASTER xT can be tuned to meet the specific needs of your simulation.Maximum
visible range, fog culling, level of detail, fade level of detail, are just a
few of the tunable parameters. All performance tuning is accomplished via a
simple ASCII configuration file.

STABILITY
RASTER xT has proven field record insures system stability. RASTER xT systems
are in service 24 hours a day seven days a week in training centers around the
world.

SCALABILITY
RASTER xT is a robust software visual system written using OpenGL to run on the
Windows 2000 / XP platform. It has been optimized to run on the latest hardware
platforms, however it can be run on a variety of hardware platforms. This
flexibility allows users to upgrade existing systems with the latest hardware to
improve performance or increase capabilities. Maintaining a an extensive set of
spares for the IG is no longer necessary as replacements can be acquired locally
or over the Internet. Newer hardware versions simply plug and play.

INSTALLATIONS – UPGRADES
Installing system upgrades is a snap. The automated installer updates run-time
files and creates backups of existing files. Installing a new version or
returning to a previous installation takes just minutes. Differences between
versions is fully documented. Updates can be downloaded from our FTP site.

FUNCTIONALITY
RASTER xT is a complete visual system with all the functionality you would
expect from an industry leading company. From extensive weather effects, to
calligraphic quality light points, complete run-time test patterns and database
tools, RASTER xT has everything you need to meet training needs.

USER TOOLS
The Real-Time supports several stand alone programs that add control for various
functions that may be required in the area of maintenance troubleshooting, RT
parameter tuning, or to augment Instructor Operating Stations.

Real-Time Test Patterns that can be implemented from the IOS to demonstrate all
FAA or JAR specifications. Host Emulator that drives the IG without the need for
simulator inputs.

A “Mini IOS” that runs on a Tablet PC and augments any IOS to control visual
environments if the user does not have the resources to alter simulator IOS
visual pages.

TARGETED SUPPORT FOR DATABASE ENGINEERS
The Real-Time will run on any windows 2000 or XP platform. With a PC workstation
configured like an IG channel, a DB engineer can edit, or build, an airport
database and immediately run that database on his workstation in Real-Time.

This feature saves hours of engineering time and hours of simulator down time.
This feature dramatically reduces the time to test and evaluate airport
databases, as everything can be done off line.