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{{Infobox software | name = VBS2 | logo = | screenshot = [[Image:Vbs2 boxart.jpg]] | caption = VBS2 Box Art | collapsible = | author = [[Bohemia Interactive Studio|BIS]] and [[Bohemia Interactive Australia|BIA]] (worldwide) | developer = [[Bohemia Interactive Australia]] | released = April 17, 2007 | latest release version = | latest release date = | latest preview version = | latest preview date = | frequently updated = | programming language = | operating system = | platform = [[Personal Computer|PC]] | size = | language = | status = | genre = [[Military simulation]] and training. [[Computer simulation]]. | license = | website = http://www.bisimulations.com/ }} '''VBS2''' ('''Virtual Battlespace 2''') is the successor of the battlefield simulation system [[VBS1]]. It was developed in close cooperation with the [[USMC]], [[Australian Defence Force]] and other military customers of VBS1. VBS2 was officially launched on 17 April 2007.<ref>[http://www.vbs2.com/site/press_vbs_lch.html Bohemia Interactive announces the official release of VBS2]</ref> Notable customers of VBS2 include the aforementioned [[United States Marine Corps]] <ref>[http://www.virtualbattlespace.com/press_usmc_vtk.htm Bohemia Interactive announces United States Marine Corps (USMC) VBS2 Enterprise License]</ref> and [[NATO]] <ref>[http://virtualbattlespace.vbs2.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=119&Itemid=73 Bohemia Interactive selected to develop ‘VBS NATO’, a custom version of VBS2]</ref>. ==Information== VBS2 offers realistic [[virtual battlefield|battlefield simulations]] and the ability to operate land, sea, and air vehicles. Instructors may create new scenarios and then engage the simulation from multiple viewpoints. The squad-management system enables participants to issue orders to squad members. VBS2 was designed for federal, state, and local government agencies and can be specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of military, law enforcement, [[homeland defense]], [[loadmaster]], and [[first responder]] training environments. VBS2 may be used to teach doctrine, [[military tactics|tactics]], techniques, and procedures during [[squad]] and [[platoon]] [[Offensive (military)|offensive]], [[Defense (military)|defensive]], and [[patrolling]] operations. VBS2 delivers a synthetic environment for the practical exercise of the [[leadership]] and organizational behavior skills required to successfully execute unit missions. VBS2 is suitable for training small teams in urban tactics, entire combat teams in combined arms operations or even non-military usage such as emergency response procedures in lethal and non-lethal environments or terrain visualization. ==Technology== The simulation engine driving VBS2 is [[Real Virtuality (engine)|Real Virtuality]] 2, developed by [[Bohemia Interactive]]. VBS2 allows a user to develop large terrain areas, over 10,000 squared kilometers in size (at any terrain resolution) and populate the terrain area with hundreds of thousands of objects in accordance with VMAP shape data, and then texture-map the entire representation with high-resolution satellite imagery or aerial photography. Once the terrain representation is exported into VBS2, the simulation engine will provide a simulation of the real world, incorporating moving trees and grass, ground clutter, ambient animal life, shadows, dynamic lighting, weather and time of day. A new streaming capability provides an efficient means of loading complex terrain areas as object and texture data is processed only when required. View distances are now typically five times greater than in [[VBS1]] (depending on [[CPU|processor]] speed) - [[culling (computer graphics)|level of detail cull]]ing has been improved to allow [[attack helicopter]]s and armoured vehicles to engage at realistic ranges, and [[forward observer]]s to call [[artillery]] fire from greater distances. ==Features== VBS2 supports large [[multiplayer]] network sessions allowing [[join-in-progress]] and improved administrator functionality. VBS2 provides improved simulation of complex urban areas, including destructible buildings, round penetration through walls and operable and destructible doors. Weapon platforms are capable of thermal imaging, simulation of fire control systems and turret override. Multiple vehicle turrets are possible. Weapon [[ballistics]] have been improved. The After-Action-Review module allows detailed review of a completed training mission, with every player, AI, vehicle movement being recorded, as well as any bullet path and any destruction to objects or terrain. The VBS2 terrain editing tool, Visitor 3, will support direct import of terrain and shape data to recreate any area of operation in the simulation. VBS2 also includes real-time [[command and control]] functionality for large numbers of AI or human participants. The VBS1 [[High level architecture (simulation)|HLA]]/[[Distributed Interactive Simulation|DIS]] gateway is updated and improved for VBS2 to meet HLA and DIS compliance. ==History== In January 2009 the [[United States Army]] announced new training program [[Game After Ambush]] which is based on VBS2 simulator engine and is scheduled to replace [[DARWARS Ambush! Convoy Simulator]] during [[2009]] and following years. ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==See also== *[[ArmA: Armed Assault]] *[[ArmA 2]] *[[Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis]] *[[DARWARS Ambush! Convoy Simulator]] *[[Virtual battlefield]] *[[VBS1]] ==External links== * [http://www.vbs2.com/ Official VBS2 website] * [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8253724260569242420&q=virtual+battle+space+2&hl=en Virtual Battlespace 2 Technology Trailer] * [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7587238.stm BBC news article, about its use to train troops in Iraq and Afghanistan] {{Real Virtuality engine software}} [[Category:2007 video games]] [[Category:First-person shooters]] [[Category:Military education and training]] [[Category:Military combat simulators]] [[Category:Military exercises and wargames]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[cs:VBS2]] [[zh:虛擬戰場系統2]]
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