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Microsoft plans to unveil a new platform, based on its game technology, that will bring visualization and simulation capabilities to the masses.
Based on the software maker’s popular Flight Simulator game, Microsoft ESP provides a PC-based simulation engine, comprehensive set of tools, APIs, documentation to support code development, content integration and scenario-building capabilities along with an extensive base of world content that can be tailored for custom solutions, said Ed McCahill, marketing manager for Microsoft ESP.
…While the initial version is targeted to military and commercial aviation audiences, future versions will expand into ground and maritime operations, indoor and avatar-centric simulations for commercial, government and academic learning opportunities, Lytle said.
