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Navy opens $10m warship simulator: pics

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    The simulator sees virtual reality training missions played out on a 240-degree, two-dimensional screen.

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    The training simulator runs out full missions and part-tasks to train junior seamen in varying conditions including rough seas, storms and clear skies.

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    Navy officers-in-training taking the virtual helm.

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    All of the tools present on the bridge represent those used on actual Navy warships to make training as realistic as possible.

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    A Navy officer-in-training takes part in a training exercise. Imagine taking your driving test on a 3500-tonne Australian Navy warship.

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    A cadet steers through iconic Sydney Harbour.

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    The facility has been constructed on the HMAS Watson in Sydney.

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    "This facility is at the cutting edge of simulator technology and provides junior seaman officers with very realistic training so they will be capable of carrying out the duties of the officer-of-the-watch before heading out to sea," said rear admiral Gilmore.

    Published: March 25, 2011 -- 01:15 GMT (18:15 PDT)

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    Screens feed data to the cadets as they carry out their mission.

    Published: March 25, 2011 -- 01:15 GMT (18:15 PDT)

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By Luke Hopewell | March 25, 2011 -- 01:15 GMT (18:15 PDT) | Topic: Security

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The Royal Australian Navy has today pulled the covers off an advanced virtual-reality training simulator to train junior officers in combat.

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The simulator sees virtual reality training missions played out on a 240-degree, two-dimensional screen.

Published: March 25, 2011 -- 01:15 GMT (18:15 PDT)

Caption by: Luke Hopewell

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