Presagis releases CDB Specification 3.2 for Real-Time Simulation
 
 
Traditionally, the synthetic representation of geographic areas for real-time simulation has required several distinct runtime databases. Managing multiple unique databases however creates a number of challenges, such as correlating the databases and making rapid changes to the databases to support training, operations, and analysis applications. Enter the Common Database (CDB) Specification. CDB is an open synthetic environment database format managed by Presagis. The Specification was originally developed for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in 2004 to meet the requirements for on-the-fly mission rehearsal in special operations helicopters.

Today, CDB is used all around the world by some of the largest simulation and training system manufacturers to create cutting-edge databases that can be openly exchanged and quickly updated.

What Makes CDB Unique?
The CDB Specification is both a source data repository, as well as a runtime format—designed to be read by all of the possible runtime systems, including visual systems, Navaids, radar, and SAFs. As a result, changes to the database source format are immediately represented in the runtime systems. And because these runtime systems are all using the same database, source-level correlation is ensured.

Download CDB Specification 3.2

The latest release of the CDB Specification can be found on the Presagis website. Download CDB Specification 3.2 today

• 2D layers to support high detail modeling of runways and roads

• An alternate terrain elevation grid to improve the perceived level of detail of the terrain skin

• Conformal modes to better integrate models to the terrain skin—resulting in a better representation of tunnels, wells, and overhanging cliffs

• Improved CDB versioning mechanism to better control the configuration of a CDB

• Improved control of the gamma value of various classes of textures

These improvements allow high resolution terrain modeling without reverting to high density imagery and elevation data while maintaining correlation—enabling you to more easily construct Level D airports and high resolution road features.

Presagis sees the CDB Specification as a global solution that will drive new, more innovative and efficient ways of working. Our goal is to align the advanced functionality outlined in the Specification with the current and future needs of our customers. So while not all of the new features are available today in the Presagis M&S Suite, we are working towards their implementation on a priority basis based on your requirements. Many of the new features will be available in the near future.
 
 
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