Thales Canada invests in Virtual Marine鈥檚 leading ship simulator solution
Through a new research and development project, Thales Canada is investing more than $315,000 with Virtual Marine to enhance Virtual Marine鈥檚 embedded ship simulation system.
The project will result in the creation of a ship simulator that will be used to support advanced platform testing and integration needs for programs such as AJISS (Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and Joint Support Ships In-Service Support). The simulator system is designed to be flexible to allow for current and new ship types and equipment configuration and can be used across multiple vessels and projects in both naval, coast guard and commercial applications.
The 12-month, multi-phase research project will include the participation of a graduate student from Memorial University as well as collaborative research leveraging Thales鈥 extensive software engineering expertise and capabilities in big data, connectivity, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to upgrade baseline technology. The project will provide enhanced embedded navigation simulation capabilities support to Thales and will enhance Virtual Marine鈥檚 existing embedded simulator capabilities.