Scientists are trying to upgrade air threat warning systems as quickly as possible using VR technologies.
Northrop Grumman said it is actively using its own virtual reality systems to develop a new generation of missile warning satellites from China or Russia, according to Breaking Defense. These satellites, called NextGen Polar (NGP), will provide reliable detection of ballistic and hypersonic missiles over the northern hemisphere.
To create new satellites, the company uses innovative design and testing methods. For example, engineers using VR technologies can interact with 3D models of satellites in virtual reality using goggles and gloves. They can also simulate the movements of satellites in space using motion capture suits. This allows you to speed up the development process and improve the quality of the product.
The NGP satellites are part of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program, which aims to upgrade the US missile warning system. The program also creates geostationary orbit satellites that will work in tandem with polar satellites. A total of five new OPIR satellites are planned to be launched by 2029.
Engineers used virtual reality to develop the B-21 Raider
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By the way, Northrop Grumman is not only applying virtual reality and motion capture technology to develop NGP satellites, but is also using a similar approach to create a new B-21 Raider bomber. This bomber will be capable of carrying nuclear missiles and have stealth technology.
Earlier Focus wrote that Chinese hypersonic missiles are capable of attacking American bases.
