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==NADS miniSim™ Driving Simulators==
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The NADS miniSim™ is a PC-based driving simulator.  The software and hardware have been developed by NADS to facilitate a wide variety of research applications. 
  
==Hardware==
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Every effort has been made to build and deliver a high-value, reliable, simulator system. An added benefit is that all the software tools are the same tools used by NADS staff on a daily basis for conducting driving and related research.  This ensures a deep knowledge base, ongoing support, and continuous improvement by users who understand your research needs.  Our software tools are available at no charge and deliver flexible, high performance simulation technology in any cab configuration. 
* miniSim PC (rackmount or tower case)
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** Windows 10 Pro
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** ASRock X299  Motherboard
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** Intel Core i9 3.3GHz 10-Core Processor
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** 2 SSD in RAID-1 configuration (500 Gb ea, 500 Gb usable)
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** 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM
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** NVidia GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1050Ti GPUs
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* LCD dashboard display for the instrument cluster
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* Automotive seat
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* Tilt wheel adjustment
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* Fanatec Club Sport V2.5 base, Full-Size Leather-Wrapped Wheel, CSR Elite Pedals
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* Fanatec CSL Elite All-Metal Pedals (Load-Cell Pedal Optional)
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* 6 Wheel buttons that can be used for driver response, look left/right, shoulder check left/right
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* Labeled buttons for Engine Start, Gear Select, Wipers, Hazard, Mirrors, Headlights, and two Auxiliary Buttons
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* Tactile transducer and amplifier provides road/engine vibration
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* A 24” operator display with USB Extension for keyboard and mouse
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=== Optional hardware ===
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==NADS miniSim™ Software and PC==
The following options are available:
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The software delivered with all miniSim simulators consists of the following tools:
* Three front 24 inch monitors
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* The <b>Tile Mosaic Tool</b> (TMT) for assembling a road network from a library of 95 road/landscape segments called ‘Tiles’.  You use the TMT to connect them together, control LODs, and export a complete database to the ISAT and miniSim.  NADS can also create new tiles or modify existing ones to meet your specific needs.
* Three front 48 inch monitors
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* The <b>Interactive Scenario Authoring Tool</b> (ISAT) for building scenarios on the assembled database.  The ISAT is windows-based and does not require scripting.
* Single display (48 inch to 65 inch or more)
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* The <b>miniSim</b> runs the scenario on the assembled database and provides both real-time measures and a comprehensive data acquisition file for post-processing in Matlab.
* Fanatec Load Cell Pedal Upgrade
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* The <b>nDaqTools</b> are NADS-design interfaces for Matlab to define the measures to be calculated, and to organize and control the data reduction process.
* Standing Desk
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* ECCI Trackstar 6000 wheel (350mm wheel, 250-deg rotation only, passive spring-damper)
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The typical miniSim™ PC hardware specification is as follows:
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* Tower case
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* Windows 10 Pro
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* ASUS ASRock X99X Killer Motherboard
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* Intel Core i7 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
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* 2 SSD in RAID (500 Gb ea, 500 Gb usable)
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* 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM
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* NVidia GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1050Ti GPUs
  
==Software==
 
Software as per the separate UIRF Software Transfer:
 
* NADS miniSim™ real-time driving simulation software
 
* NADS ISAT™ scenario authoring tool for creating/modifying scenarios
 
* NADS TMT™ virtual environment authoring tool with 92 sample tiles
 
* NADS nDaqTools and GUI for Matlab to assist in Data Reduction
 
  
  
Tile Mosaic Tool software per the separate Rockwell Collins agreement:
 
* NADS TMT™ virtual environment authoring tool with 92 sample tiles
 
  
===Optional Software===
 
* [[Springfield_Road_Network|Springfield Road Network]]
 
 
==Options==
 
The following options are available:
 
* Three front 24 inch monitors
 
* Three front 48 inch monitors
 
* Single display (48 inch to 65 inch or more)
 
* Fanatec Load Cell Pedal Upgrade
 
* Standing Desk
 
* Button Boxes with Labeled buttons for Engine Start, Gear Select, Wipers, Hazard, Mirrors, Headlights, two Auxiliary Buttons
 
* ECCI Trackstar 6000 wheel (350mm wheel, 250-deg rotation only, passive spring-damper)
 
  
 
==Schedule==
 
==Schedule==
Lead times for the miniSim are as follows from the date of the Award Activation Notice issued by the Department of Sponsored Programs (DSP):
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* Quarter Cab production time is 16-18 weeks. Lead times for the miniSim are as follows from the date of the Award Activation Notice issued by the Department of Sponsored Programs (DSP).
 
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* Quarter Cab is 16-18 weeks
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This occurs after DSP has reviewed the Purchase Order and any issues have been resolved. Once the system is shipped and received, arrangements will be made for installation and training.  Typically, travel arrangements are made at least 14 days in advance.
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Revision as of 17:33, 29 December 2017

The Quarter Cab miniSim has an anodized aluminum chassis with carpet, dashboard, wheel, pedals and driver controls that accurately mimic a real car from the driver’s perspective. It's perfect for mid-budget research institutes who require greater realism.
miniSim

NADS miniSim™ Driving Simulators

The NADS miniSim™ is a PC-based driving simulator. The software and hardware have been developed by NADS to facilitate a wide variety of research applications.

Every effort has been made to build and deliver a high-value, reliable, simulator system. An added benefit is that all the software tools are the same tools used by NADS staff on a daily basis for conducting driving and related research. This ensures a deep knowledge base, ongoing support, and continuous improvement by users who understand your research needs. Our software tools are available at no charge and deliver flexible, high performance simulation technology in any cab configuration.

NADS miniSim™ Software and PC

The software delivered with all miniSim simulators consists of the following tools:

  • The Tile Mosaic Tool (TMT) for assembling a road network from a library of 95 road/landscape segments called ‘Tiles’. You use the TMT to connect them together, control LODs, and export a complete database to the ISAT and miniSim. NADS can also create new tiles or modify existing ones to meet your specific needs.
  • The Interactive Scenario Authoring Tool (ISAT) for building scenarios on the assembled database. The ISAT is windows-based and does not require scripting.
  • The miniSim runs the scenario on the assembled database and provides both real-time measures and a comprehensive data acquisition file for post-processing in Matlab.
  • The nDaqTools are NADS-design interfaces for Matlab to define the measures to be calculated, and to organize and control the data reduction process.


The typical miniSim™ PC hardware specification is as follows:

  • Tower case
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • ASUS ASRock X99X Killer Motherboard
  • Intel Core i7 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
  • 2 SSD in RAID (500 Gb ea, 500 Gb usable)
  • 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM
  • NVidia GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1050Ti GPUs



Schedule

  • Quarter Cab production time is 16-18 weeks. Lead times for the miniSim are as follows from the date of the Award Activation Notice issued by the Department of Sponsored Programs (DSP).