Pyramid Design Announces A-OK! Spacecraft Simulation System
Co-development effort with Hongyu Space Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary
of the Chinese Academy of Space Technology
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (Thursday, December 9, 2004) -- Pyramid
Design announced the development of an open-ended simulation engine that can
be used to produce many types of simulators for launch vehicles and
spacecraft. A-OK! is used to develop desktop applications, kiosks, and
full-motion simulators. A-OK! Spacecraft Simulation System is a
"construction kit" for spacecraft simulators of all types.
Multiple Products
The development of the A-OK! Spacecraft Simulation System will produce
several products. Hongyu Space Technology will use the completed system to
produce a commercial product that simulates the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft, the
first manned spacecraft of the People's Republic of China.
Pyramid Design will initially provide a collection of all the Mercury
spacecraft and launch vehicles, which will create a more versatile version
of the current product A-OK! The Wings of Mercury. In addition, the initial
release will allow users to create additional simulated launch vehicles and
spacecraft.
A-OK! Spacecraft Simulation System will be made available for both Windows
and Macintosh.
Beyond The Desktop
Pyramid Design will offer special licensing for the A-OK! Spacecraft
Simulation System to allow its use in commercial applications such as museum
kiosks and amusement simulator rides. Pyramid Design will also offer
consultation and design assistance to firms interested in producing
commercial simulation projects with A-OK!.
"This is where A-OK! goes beyond any space-related simulation, commercial or
shareware, that is out there now" states Joe Nastasi, president of Pyramid
Design. "A museum can have kiosks that allow visitors to build a rocket from
a simple interface, then follow the 3D flight in real-time. After the
simulation, the kiosk can print out a report on the flight for the visitor
to take home. Imagine the same museum now offering a desktop version of the
same kiosk in their store. It allows the visitor to experience the exhibit
at home and is a great income opportunity for the museum."
Modular Design
The driving philosophy behind the A-OK! Spacecraft Simulation System
architecture is flexibility. It is designed to be modular on multiple levels
so that the system can be configured as a single-spacecraft simulator, a
multiple-spacecraft simulator, or as a driver for hardware-based simulations
like immersive amusement rides.
A-OK! Spacecraft Simulation System is made with REALbasic, from REAL
Software, Inc. http://www.realsoftware.com <http://www.realsoftware.com/>
About AOK!
AOK! Spacecraft Development System is a cross-platform engine for developing
world-class space simulators for use in commercial and consumer
environments, including kiosks, museums, and amusement park simulation
rides.
About Pyramid Design
Pyramid Design is a professional software development firm that specializes
in application development and consultation. The company also offers A-OK!
The Wings of Mercury for Mac OS. The company is located in Egg Harbor
Township, NJ, USA, and can be contacted at: aok.pyramiddesign.us
<http://aok.pyramiddesign.us/>.
About Hongyu Space Technology Co., Ltd.
Hongyu Space Technology Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of
Space Technology. Hongyu is very strong in space-related simulation and
satellite applications. It is also one of the key IBM BlueEx service
providers in China. Hongyu is involved with the Shenzhou manned spacecraft
program.
Contact:
Joe Nastasi
Pyramid Design
211 Tallowwood Rd.
Suite One
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234-6725
609 601-0814
609 601-0815 Fax
aok at pyramiddesign dot us
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