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SGI Supports F-16 Mission Training Center Night Vision Goggle Simulation Capability MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Graphics (NYSE:SGI) has integrated the prototype night vision goggle (NVG) simulation image generation hardware on the Lockheed Martin F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC) program for the U.S. Air Force. The NVG installation was completed as part of the $3.6 million production phase contract awarded to SGI last year by Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin's F-16 MTC pilot training systems provide realistic immersive training to the U.S. Air Force in high-resolution virtual training environments. SGI helped develop and build this prototype NVG simulation system in conjunction with Lockheed Martin, run-time software partner MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., and the Air Force Research Laboratory in Mesa, Ariz. The simulated NVG capability produces imagery on a helmet-mounted display that accurately replicates what an F-16 pilot sees when using night vision goggles in flight during operational combat. The F-16 MTCs are powered by the SGI(R) Onyx(R) family of visualization systems which function as image generators to realistically train pilots in multi-role functions and scenarios that are in parallel with the F-16 fighter aircraft's performance in combat missions. SGI's visual image generators provide the out-the-window display capability to truly immerse the pilot in a training environment. The F-16 MTC supports air-to-air and air-to-ground scenarios in a 360-degree environment. A high-fidelity geo-specific database offers real visual cues instead of low-resolution, polygonal shapes. F-16 simulators include briefing/debriefing systems, threat stations, a weapons controller system and a mission observation center where the training mission can be watched as it takes place. In addition, the threat environments of these F-16 pilot training systems contain more than 100 aircraft and 80 surface entities, all with real world performance characteristics. SILICON GRAPHICS | The Source of Innovation and Discovery(TM) SGI, also known as Silicon Graphics, Inc., is a leader in high-performance computing, visualization and storage. SGI's vision is to provide technology that enables the most significant scientific and creative breakthroughs of the 21st century. Whether it's sharing images to aid in brain surgery, finding oil more efficiently, studying global climate, providing technologies for homeland security and defense, or enabling the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, SGI is dedicated to addressing the next class of challenges for scientific, engineering and creative users. With offices worldwide, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and can be found on the Web at http://www.sgi.com/. NOTE: Silicon Graphics, SGI, Onyx, the SGI cube and the SGI logo are registered trademarks and The Source of Innovation and Discovery is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Marla Robinson SGI 256-773-2371 SGI PR HOTLINE 650-933-7777 SGI PR FACSIMILE 650-933-0283 DATASOURCE: SGI CONTACT: Marla Robinson of SGI, +1-256-773-2371, or Web site: http://www.sgi.com/

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