The dramatic technological development of the last few decades means that certain terms which, until not so long ago, were exclusive of fiction novels, now form part of our everyday lives. With the ever-increasing calculation ability of computers and improved visual techniques, new ideas are emerging about the development of training tools based on innovative technologies. The use of simulation emerges as one of the most effective methods for conveying knowledge and analysis about certain subjects, but, due to its high cost, it is only affordable for large companies, or entities with significant public funding.
Thanks to technological advances, simulation has evolved greatly and excellent levels of reliability have now been reached. The current calculation abilities make it possible to run a series of mathematical models, which, combined with visual techniques, accurately reflect reality in all its complexity.
The challenge that the present holds in store for us is the mass application of simulation for training in a larger segment of society. Offering the benefits of this technique, accessible until now to a small percentage of the population, is one of Lander’s main objectives. And we are achieving this objective, with products such as the Lander Multipurpose System and Lander Simbio, which represent a real breakthrough, bringing this training technique closer to a larger number of people. Thanks to them, a larger sector of society is able to acquire a simulator, thereby improving the quality and content of training.
This does not mean that we have already achieved our goals. Progress continues and with it every step forward in technology must be translated into benefits for the population. We are unaware of what the future holds in store for us, but we will be here to make use of it in the best way possible.
The concept of immersion
The ultimate aim of any simulation tool is to reproduce certain environment conditions, to generate a series of sensations in the user that are as similar as possible to reality. If there were a simulator capable of generating such realistic sensations that it would be impossible for the user to differentiate between reality and the simulated experience, this simulator could be considered to be totally immersive, or that it provides 100% immersion.
Mathematical models
Providing a simulator that operates satisfactorily is only possible if it runs a series of mathematic models that are capable of simulating the behaviour of the actual machine with such a level of precision and sophistication as to generate all the effects and nuances that permit its unequivocal identification. Only thus can experiences gained in the simulator provide an experience that can be applied to real life.
