December 1, 2008  PresagisTM, a leading provider of  commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation and embedded display graphics software, today announced that Boeing has selected the Presagis Lyra image generator solution to support the development of the next-generation Apache helicopter simulator (AH-64D) at Boeing's Mesa, Ariz. facility. Boeing will use Lyra in its new Block III Apache Engineering Development Simulator (EDS), the virtual simulation of the Apache weapon system.  

The U.S. Army and Boeing began the Apache Block III Modernization Program in June 2005. Powered by Concurrent's ImaGenTM visual server running RedHawkTM real-time LinuxTM operating system, Lyra's multi-channel, out-the-window solution brings enhanced features to the Block III Apache simulator, including realistic rendering of special and environment effects, weather states and rotor effects, as well as entity and large-area terrain management features. Boeing will also deploy the Lyra Sensors image generator, providing the simulator the ability to generate infrared and night-vision-goggle simulations. 

"Interoperability between simulation tools and customer applications is vital, particularly as project requirements grow in both scale and complexity," said Patrice Commune, President, Presagis. "Our longstanding relationships with customers such as Boeing are the cornerstone of our business and we are thrilled that Boeing has chosen Presagis COTS modeling and simulation solutions to extend the quality of its new aircraft simulator."
Developed from Presagis Vega Prime real-time 3D development environment, Lyra provides an out-of-the-box visualization application delivering 60Hz image generation. The solution operates on multiple hardware and operating system platforms, and utilizes two host simulation interfaces, CIGI and FlightICD, to maximize compatibility with existing simulators. Both Lyra and Lyra Sensors incorporate a broad range of functionality for a diverse range of interactive 3D visual applications.

"Together, Presagis and Concurrent deliver the most flexible, high-fidelity COTS image generation solutions to the simulation and training industry," said Dan Mondor, President and CEO, Concurrent.  "We are excited to be a part of Boeing's Block III Apache simulator development, and look forward to assisting them to achieve their goal of delivering high-quality simulation experiences."