simulators
Virtual training devices
Simulators are devices or programs that recreate the conditions of something else—typically for training, testing, or entertainment.
A flight simulator lets pilots practice without leaving the ground.
Driving simulators teach new drivers.
In gaming, simulators model real-world activities: farming simulators, city-building simulators, even goat simulators.
The appeal is experiencing something without its costs or consequences.
Arched passageway or gaming hall
- consoleComfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- gameplayInteractive elements of gaming
- joystickTilting lever for control
multiplayer · online · pc · sandbox · management · tycoon · city-builder · farming
Educational program's content plan
- e-learningInternet-delivered instruction
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- instructionalIntended to educate
teaching · academic · apprenticeship · cognitive · workshop · laboratory · chemistry · biology
Accepting things as they are
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- lifelikeResembling the real thing
photorealistic · physics · graphics · high-definition · 3D · texture · lighting · VR
Pilot's control compartment
- aviationFlying or operating aircraft
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- takeoffDeparture or parody
- landingDescent's final moment
airspeed · altitude · turbulence · aerodynamics · aircraft · navigation · autopilot · aeronautics
Speed competition sport
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- vehicleMeans of transport
track · circuit · lap · tires · suspension · gear · braking · acceleration
Finite problem-solving procedure
- computationMathematical processing work
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- forecastingEstimating future conditions
- predictionForecast of coming events
mathematical · statistics · data · analysis · systems · optimization · numerical · variables
arcade
Arched passageway or gaming hall
- consoleComfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- gameplayInteractive elements of gaming
joystick · multiplayer · online · pc · sandbox · management · tycoon · city-builder · farming · rollercoaster
curriculum
Educational program's content plan
- e-learningInternet-delivered instruction
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
instructional · teaching · academic · apprenticeship · cognitive · workshop · laboratory · chemistry · biology · anatomy
realism
Accepting things as they are
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
lifelike · photorealistic · physics · graphics · high-definition · 3D · texture · lighting · VR · headset
cockpit
Pilot's control compartment
landing · airspeed · altitude · turbulence · aerodynamics · aircraft · navigation · autopilot · aeronautics · throttle
racing
Speed competition sport
vehicle · track · circuit · lap · tires · suspension · gear · braking · acceleration · physics
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- computationMathematical processing work
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- forecastingEstimating future conditions
prediction · mathematical · statistics · data · analysis · systems · optimization · numerical · variables · parameters
military
Armed forces collectively
tactics · maneuver · combat · mission · warfare · bootcamp · recruit · cadet · medical · surgical
- interactive mediavideo games, video game, apps, interactive fiction, mobile apps
- software developmentcoding, programming, bug, debug, debugging
- astronaut trainingcentrifuge, spacewalking, crew training, zero-gravity, vomit comet
- Flying Clubsmembers, membership dues, dues, clubhouse, club meetings
- naval trainingofficer training, naval training, naval academy, seamanship, cadet training
- developer resourcesSDK, APIs, tutorials, developer portal, documentation
simulatorsthe real thing
Authentic original version
originals · genuine articles · prototypes · reality · production models
- dating simulatorGame simulating romantic pursuits
- flight simulatorAircraft piloting replica system
- driving simulatorSoftware mimicking vehicle operation
- simulator rideArtificial movement attraction
- space simulatorSoftware mimicking orbital travel
- combat simulatorMilitary training software