A computer-simulated forest fire burns toward a stand of tall Florida pines. University of Central Florida researchers created this program to discover whether virtual reality can help residents and ...

On Nov. 21, 2009, the Wheat Ridge (Colo.) Fire Protection District responded to a reported residential structure fire. According to the after-action report, within minutes of initiating interior ...

Simulation technology is increasingly being utilised within the automotive space, saving time, money and allowing for simulated repeats of real-world scenarios again and again. Advanced Micro Devices ...

Emergency medicine physicians and simulation experts discuss the benefits of advanced medical simulation in five manuscripts appearing in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine. The articles describe ...

The construction industry in the United States faces some complex challenges in the future. Over 40% of the current workforce will retire within the next 10 years, and in 2024 alone, the construction ...

A new simulation study of 58 physicians shows that AirRx, an iOS and Android app, can help physicians to perform better during inflight emergencies in some ways, though it might slow them down in ...

As the aerospace industry seeks to improve pilot training and reduce costs, simulation technology has emerged as a leading method of innovation. One of the most valuable investments in pilot training ...

Using simulation technology to train customer contact agents can improve their productivity and effectiveness, according to a research study by the Georgia Institute of Technology. The project, ...

Simulation-driven design involves using simulation early, often, and throughout the design cycle to make better informed decisions, explore more alternatives and verify performance. This report ...

Flight Simulation Instructors (FSIs) are in high demand, offering a unique career path in aviation, particularly for those who enjoy teaching and working with sophisticated technology. While prior ...