A terrain model suitable for use with a viewing device to simulate terrain features of the real world with means for varying in a controlled manner the elevation of various portions of the model, thereby allowing the contour of the terrain to be changed quickly and easily. The changes are accomplished by movable actuators located beneath a deformable, elastic sheet. Means are also provided for maintaining permanent features, such as buildings, in the proper vertical relationship as the slope of the surface thereunder is varied.
A color moving target simulation apparatus combines an enlarged color aerial photograph with a miniature moving target to achieve an accurate simulation of a real world observation from an altitude above the moving target. The color photograph is mounted on a stationary substrate and the target is attached to an endless wire which is moved across the photograph. The wire extends between parts of a motorized pulley assembly mounted on opposite ends of a arm which may be rotatably adjusted to various positions in a plane parallel to the substrate and photograph.
A method and apparatus are disclosed for multi-media simulation of the sounds, sights, and motions associated with various real life experiences. Roadable trailers having modules are combined to form a platform or support for an exoskeleton in the shape of various structures such as a spaceship, moon base, cave, mountain, vehicle, airplane, helicopter, ship, submarine, etc. The modules are provided with cameras, viewing screens, audio equipment and actual and optical motion imparting mechanisms for real-time point-of-access imagery simulating take-off, landing, turns, and hover-type turns from the environment surrounding the simulator. External image gathering cameras are attached to a movable support to provide relative motion point-of-access imagery.
A method and apparatus are disclosed for multi-media simulation of the sounds, sights, and motions associated with various real life experiences. Roadable trailers having modules are combined to form a platform or support for an exoskeleton in the shape of various structures such as a spaceship, moon base, cave, mountain, vehicle, airplane, helicopter, ship, submarine, etc. The modules are provided with cameras, viewing screens, audio equipment and actual and optical motion imparting mechanisms for real-time point-of-access imagery simulating take-off, landing, turns, and hover-type turns from the environment surrounding the simulator. External image gathering cameras are attached to a movable support to provide relative motion point-of-access imagery.
