Volans

Advanced Simulation for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems

Simulate. Test. Evaluate. Validate.

Volans is the go-to simulation tool for UUV and USV platforms, trusted by both defense and commercial programs. It doesn’t just simulate—it bridges the gap between innovation and real-world application. By rigorously testing, validating, and preparing systems for deployment, Volans ensures missions are efficient, cost‑effective, and, most importantly, safe.

Why Volans?

Proven Track Record: A decade of reliable simulation for field-deployable autonomous systems.
Risk Reduction: Minimizes operational risks through rigorous testing and edge-case analysis.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces development and deployment costs by identifying issues early in the design process.
Flexibility: Adapts to your needs, whether you’re simulating single vehicles or complex multi-vehicle missions.

Multi-Vehicle Support

Simulate missions with diverse vehicle types.

Flexibility

Gazebo Visualization: Review performance and iterate designs including complex dynamic models and scripted motion.

6-DOF dynamics-based models.
3-DOF closed-loop models.

Geodetic Accuracy: Simulate long-range, multi-vehicle missions with precision using a fully geodetic system.

Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Metron’s ANCC and third-party autonomy stacks.

Custom Environments: Use historical or user-generated geospatial data (NetCDF format) for bathymetry, currents, salinity, and water temperature.

Bathymetry Import

Use bathymetry data in multiple formats for accurate environmental modeling.

Full-Mission Visualization & Analysis

Detailed Simulations: Model single/multi-vehicle missions with customizable environments—from sea floor to surface.

Edge Case Testing: Explore extensive test scenarios to ensure robustness in real-world conditions.

Customizable Elements: Tailor vehicles, sensors, and worlds to match your specific needs.

Comprehensive Modeling: Simulate navigation, hydrodynamics, sensors, and world objects with precision.

Simulated INS: Incorporate uncertainty estimates for realistic navigation performance.

Communication Modeling

Accurately simulate multi-vehicle communication for realistic mission scenarios.

Core Capabilities

Our Expertise

Autonomy

Metron designs and develops custom Resilient Mission Autonomy™ software that fuses fault detection, diagnosis, prognosis and mitigation with mission requirements, priorities, and platform capabilities.

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Analytics

Metron's analytics team develops tools to process massive amounts of data, helping our client make sense of their numbers.

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Decision Support

Metron builds decision-support systems that help operators make the best possible decision even in chaotic situations with ambiguous information.

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We can help determine if Volans is right for your application