Services
Visual Database Development for Flight Simulation
At CATI Training Systems, we specialize in Visual Database Development for Flight Simulation, delivering high-fidelity, data-driven environments that power immersive and accurate training experiences. Our team combines expertise in geospatial data, 3D modeling, and simulation system integration to create visual databases that exceed the standards of the aviation and defense industries.
Our team understands the unique data and performance demands of each customer’s needs — from civil training to military mission rehearsal. We ensure geospatial and visual consistency across all datasets, critical for mission fidelity and training realism. Using industry standard visual modeling tools, we accelerate database design, testing, and validation, reducing development time and cost.
- High-Fidelity Terrain & Environment Modeling: We develop detailed terrain, urban, and natural environments using real-world geospatial data and high-fidelity models, ensuring that every visual database matches the operational area with true-to-life accuracy.
- Sensor & System Correlation: Our visual databases are optimized for multi-sensor simulation, supporting radar, infrared, NVG, and EO systems with consistent correlation across all data layers.
- Scalable Database Architecture: Whether you need regional training areas or global-scale environments, our modular approach allows seamless scalability while maintaining performance and visual integrity.
- Visual Tools & Workflow Integration: We employ advanced visual design platforms to streamline development, allowing rapid iteration and easy integration with a variety of flight simulation engines.
- Data Optimization & Performance Tuning: We ensure your visual databases are optimized for real-time rendering, maintaining high frame rates and smooth transitions across varying Levels of Detail (LOD).
- Maintenance & Updates: Continuous support for updates, environmental changes, and new data integration keeps your simulation environment current and mission-ready.
- Flight and mission training simulators
- ATC and airspace management systems
- Synthetic environment generation
- Sensor and weapon system testing
- Research and development environments
CATI Training Systems Software Engineering Services
At CATI, we believe that great simulation starts with great software. Our signature products, X-IG®, X-Tended Reality™, X IG® Fusion, and our X-SIM™ framework bridge the gap between physical realism and digital precision, empowering instructors and trainees alike with performance, accuracy, and reliability that inspire confidence in every mission.
Our Software Engineering Services form the digital core of CATI’s Training Systems — delivering powerful, reliable, and flexible software solutions that drive today’s most advanced flight simulators. From system logic and flight models to instructor tools and networking, we design and integrate software that transforms hardware into fully immersive, responsive training environments.
Our Capabilities
- Simulation Core Development – We design and implement real-time software architectures that ensure accurate aircraft dynamics, systems logic, and performance models.
- Avionics and System Emulation – Our engineers replicate aircraft subsystems, instrumentation, and mission systems for both civil and military platforms.
- Instructor Operator Station (IOS) Software – Intuitive, customizable interfaces provide full control over training sessions, environmental scenarios, and system monitoring.
- Integration and Interoperability – We ensure seamless data exchange across subsystems using DIS, HLA, and CIGI protocols for multi-platform and distributed simulation environments.
- Testing, Validation, and Support – Every software component undergoes rigorous testing, version control, and configuration management to guarantee reliability, maintainability, and compliance.
Why Choose CATI Software Engineering Services?
- Proven expertise in simulation architecture, real-time systems, and avionics integration.
- Scalable software frameworks adaptable to multiple simulator levels and platforms.
- Reduced development risk through agile methodologies and quality assurance.
- Long-term sustainment support and technology upgrades to keep training systems current.
Research Study Support
At CATI Training Systems, we provide Research Study Support Services designed to empower aviation and human factors research with precision data, realistic simulation environments, and expert technical integration. Our team bridges the gap between advanced simulator technology and scientific research, helping organizations collect, analyze, and interpret meaningful data that drives innovation, safety, and performance in aviation systems.
CATI understands the complexities of human factors and aviation research, including NASA, and defense-related study protocols. Our simulation environments, created with our state-of-the-art image generator, X-IG®, are built to replicate real-world conditions, providing accurate, immersive experiences that enhance study realism. Whether supporting academic institutions, government research programs, or private sector studies, we adapt our services to meet your research needs and methodologies. We follow rigorous standards for data security, participant confidentiality, and ethical research compliance.
- Simulation Environment Development: We design, configure, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation environments tailored to the unique requirements of each research study.
- Data Collection & Analysis: Our systems support comprehensive data capture, including pilot control inputs, eye-tracking, physiological responses, system interactions, and performance metrics, ensuring researchers have access to rich, reliable datasets.
- Scenario Design & Experimentation: We assist in developing realistic and repeatable simulation scenarios that align with research objectives, ensuring experimental control and scientific validity.
- System Integration: Seamless integration of sensors, software tools, and custom data interfaces allows for synchronized data flow across all research systems and devices.
- Technical Support & Maintenance: We provide on-site and remote support during research activities, ensuring smooth simulator operation, data integrity, and timely troubleshooting.
- Data Management & Reporting: Our team assists in post-study data processing, analysis, and visualization to support publication-quality results and stakeholder presentations.
- Human factors and ergonomics studies
- Pilot training and workload assessment
- Flight deck research
- Cognitive and behavioral performance analysis
- Next-generation cockpit and system design testing
- Spatial Audio research
- Tactile Cueing research
System and Hardware Integration for Flight Simulation
We specialize in unifying complex simulation components — from avionics and control systems to motion, visual, and instructor interfaces — into fully functional, high-performance flight simulators. Our mission is to turn technology into seamless simulation to increase pilot performance, mission success, and training excellence. Our integration expertise ensures every element communicates flawlessly, delivering immersive, accurate, and dependable training experiences.
Our Capabilities
- Avionics and I/O Integration – We connect aircraft instruments, panels, and data buses to the simulation core for realistic system behavior and feedback.
- Motion and Control Loading Systems – Our engineers integrate motion platforms and control loading for authentic tactile response and dynamic flight sensations.
- Visual and Display Systems – From high-resolution projectors to curved and collimated displays, we create seamless, high-fidelity visuals synchronized with simulator performance.
- Instructor Operator Stations (IOS) – We design intuitive instructor interfaces that simplify control, monitoring, and scenario management.
- Testing and Certification – Every system is rigorously tested and calibrated to customer standards.
- Accelerate simulator readiness with streamlined integration workflows.
- Ensure interoperability between software, hardware, and visual systems.
- Reduce downtime through expert troubleshooting and optimization.
- Gain confidence from proven compliance and performance validation.
Quality Policy
CATI Training Systems’ commitment to product quality and continued improvement has led to obtaining our ISO 9001:2015 Certification, issued by Aviation Suppliers Association Certification Body (ASACB).
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ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
