Latest Release of BISim VBS4 Now Available

• New support for NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling, an AI rendering technology
• Significant improvements to simulation of thermal imaging accuracy and realism

The latest major software release of VBS4 from Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is available for customers to start training. VBS4 is a whole-earth virtual and constructive simulation and can also function as a simulation host. Customers can download VBS4 22.1 via the BISim Customer Portal.

VBS4 22.1 includes general improvements in performance and user experience as well as some new features: snow layer improvements, Nvidia DLSS, improved thermal imaging, new close air support (CAS) module, new VWS dashboard, and new content.

Improved snow representation for any location of the user’s choice on the planet allows independent control of snow cover on terrain and trees. The new functionality also allows users to control to what extent roads in the environment are plowed.

VBS4 now includes support for NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) which is an artificial intelligence (AI) rendering technology provided by GeForce RTX graphics cards. This technology can improve performance, especially on very high resolution displays.

VBS 22.1 adds significant improvements to the simulation of thermal imaging accuracy and realism. This includes the simulation of heat transfer from troops in prone positions, and running vehicles, onto the ground and surrounding buildings. The simulation of heat generated from explosive munitions is now also simulated in craters.

VBS CAS provides a simulated Air Operations Center (AOC) for VBS4, accessible via the VBS Plan interface, to set up and enable Close Air Support training. It enables units to practice the correct procedures and event sequences when requesting and executing Close Air Support with fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Additionally, in combination with VBS Call For Fire (CFF), trainees will have the capability to practice Joint Fires. VBS CAS adds deterministic and configurable flight models with ability to use all fixed wing and rotary wing platforms in VBS4’s content library. VBS CAS also includes the ability to create volumetric control measures such as no-fire and no-fly zones, with automated event reporting if these are breached.

With the new VBS CAS and its VBS Plan interface that VBS4 users are familiar with, many users will achieve a wide range of Close Air Support training needs out-of-the-box and benefit from VBS4’s increased performance and whole earth terrain. Users can plan and operate CAS missions similarly to how they do this in VBS4’s existing CFF module, bringing training and administration synergies.

VBS4 22.1 also includes a new VWS (VBS World Server) Dashboard web-based interface, which allows administrators to remotely control and monitor the operation of the VWS via a web interface. Administrators can monitor real-time system resources such as memory usage, network utilization and many other critical parameters. The administrator will be alerted to issues and can start and stop individual VWS services without having access to the physical VWS computer.

60 new models have been added to VBS4 across all domains, including Bundeswehr and Republic of Korea armored vehicles, ADF and Civilian Maritime assets, and UK Emergency Services.