By FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., USA, January 29, 2013 - Environmental Tectonics Corporation's ("ETC" or the "Company") Simulation Division, located in Orlando, FL, has delivered to the Michigan State Police an Advanced Disaster Management Simulator (ADMS(TM)). The portable simulator system was sent to the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Training Center in Lansing, MI.
The simulator is a full team training system with separate stations for exercise control, incident command, and field units. In addition to the standard incident locations that are included with ADMS, they have received additional custom-made radiological scenarios. These new scenarios will help them prepare for hazmat and CBRNE emergencies such as dirty bombs hidden in carton boxes or trucks, or accidents with radiological packages. Trainees will also be able to measure the level of radiation using dose rate meters, as well as establish decontamination areas.
The number of scenario combinations that can be generated is unlimited due to the SmartModel Library(TM). The instructors can create any scenario by placing SmartModel objects, such as shopping bags or garbage bins, into the scene and selecting the level of radiation or TNT-equivalent of the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). The physics-based simulation will show the correct effects of the explosion and radioactive cloud dispersion, as well as the readings on the trainees' radiation meters.
Marco van Wijngaarden, President of ETC Simulation, stated, "We are delighted to be able to provide ADMS to the Michigan State Police. The custom-developed radiological and decontamination training capabilities allow Michigan responders and incident commanders to gain critical experience in how to tackle these incidents effectively. With our true-to-life virtual reality simulator, trainees learn better and faster. Additionally, ADMS will provide substantial cost savings over live training."
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About ADMS
ADMS(TM) is a high-fidelity Virtual Reality Simulation Training Platform that comprises multiple products including Incident Command training from technical to strategic level (ADMS-Command), emergency response and force protection specific to a military environment (ADMS-Airbase), driver training and vehicle operation (ADMS-ARFF and ADMS-Drive) and multiple level police coordination for crowd management and riot control (ADMS-Control). ETC's signature True Simulation Technology blends physics-based simulation, embedded artificial intelligence, accurate animations, photo-realistic graphics, ambient sounds, vehicle controls, and motion platforms to totally immerse trainees in the exercise. ADMS enables first responders and emergency managers to prepare at all levels of response in a safe, economical and environmentally-conscious way.
About ETC Simulation
ETC Simulation (www.ETCsimulation.com), located in Orlando, FL, specializes in virtual reality emergency response and disaster management training systems. Their hallmark product, ADMS(TM), is a proven tool for training emergency management personnel at all levels, with more than one million successful training hours completed globally.
About ETC
ETC (OTCQB: ETCC) designs, manufactures and sells software driven products and services used to recreate and monitor the physiological effects of motion on humans and equipment and to control, modify, simulate and measure environmental conditions. These products include aircrew training systems (aeromedical, tactical combat and general), disaster management systems, sterilizers (steam and gas), environmental testing products and hyperbaric chambers and other products and services that involve similar manufacturing techniques and engineering technologies. ETC's unique ability to offer complete systems, designed and produced to high technical standards, sets it apart from its competition. ETC is headquartered in Southampton, PA. For more information about ETC, visit http://www.etcusa.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Words and expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in "Risk Factors" included in the Company's most-recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
For ETC Corporate information
Contact : Bob Laurent, CFO
Tel : +1-215-355-9100 x 1550
Email : rlaurent@etcusa.com
For ADMS information
Contact : Lori Bozenbury, Dir. of Business Development
Tel : +1-407-282-3378 x 3025
Email : info@ETCsimulation.com
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